Launch Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. This position is a first-level business counselor/advisor. The individual provides business advice and counsel to pre-venture business clients as part of a statewide team that focuses on assisting entrepreneurs to evaluate their idea and transition to ‘in business’ companies. The individual independently obtains and manages a client portfolio that ensures 50-75 business starts annually, with an emphasis of short-term (30-45 day) starts. The individual collaborates and consults with other SBTDC team members and partners to ensure the success of the client. The individual ensures a successful transition of a business client that has started to another SBTDC counselor or professional partner as appropriate. The individual acts as the principal trainer and marketer for cohort-based startup curriculum throughout assigned region. The individual develops and maintains relationships with entrepreneurial activities in the assigned region, with the intent to identify entrepreneurial clients to assist in a successful startup. Examples of entrepreneurial activities include university Centers for Entrepreneurship, incubators, accelerators, collaborative working spaces, and pitch competitions. Ability to travel required. Ability to work in evenings and weekends required.

Requirements

• A broad general knowledge of the principals and practices of small business is required.
• The employee must have strong computer skills, particularly regarding word processing, developing spreadsheets, and database management.
• A demonstrated ability to develop and analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) is imperative.
• Employee must have working knowledge of techniques used in collecting and interpreting market and demographic data.
• The employee must have the ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments, and establish work priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills are also required.
• Must have the ability to travel and work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Entrepreneurship ecosystem and/or startup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides business advice and counsel to pre-venture business clients.
• Obtains and manages a client portfolio that ensures 50-75 business starts annually.
• Collaborates and consults with other SBTDC team members and partners.
• Ensures a successful transition of a business client that has started to another SBTDC counselor or professional partner.
• Acts as the principal trainer and marketer for cohort-based startup curriculum throughout assigned region.
• Develops and maintains relationships with entrepreneurial activities in the assigned region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees