General Business Counselor -

The primary location of this position is in Asheville, NC.
This position is grant funded and continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.
This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).
This position is expected to provide a broad range of business advice and in-depth assistance to a sizable number of clients, both in regional offices and elsewhere throughout an assigned multi-county geographic area.
As a member of the SBTDC at WCU, this position serves a 14-county region in Western North Carolina.
The service center maintains 2 offices (WCU College of Business in Cullowhee, and Downtown Asheville).
The ability to travel on a daily basis across the region is expected.
The Business Counselor will be responsible for the delivery of business counseling, management training, research and technical assistance services to small and mid-sized business owners, entrepreneurs, and to individuals and firms developing new product technologies or markets.
Administrative duties include the management of confidential client records, entry of client information into a database, the preparation of quarterly activity reports, and the development of resources and relationships to support the mission of the SBTDC.
The candidate must have the ability to work effectively within both the academic and business communities.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications Management prefers candidates with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field and three or more years of experience as a business owner, senior manager or business consultant.
Public speaking/facilitation experience.
Knowledge of Spanish and other languages.
Position Type Time-Limited Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Posting Text Open Date 08/31/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online in order to be considered.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and a listing of at least three professional references (with complete contact information).
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.
For questions or additional information, please contact Elena Gupta, Regional Center Director, at egupta@sbtdc.
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
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Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
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Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment.
All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment.
Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina.
Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.
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edu.
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