The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 month ago
Small Business Equity Funding Specialist
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $67K/yr
3+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education, known for its commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The Small Business Equity Funding Specialist will provide individualized technology commercialization counseling services to NC businesses and entrepreneurs, focusing on equity funding and establishing relationships with strategic partners.
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Responsibilities
Provide individualized and confidential technology commercialization counseling services to NC businesses, entrepreneurs and university faculty
Promote the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) and Technology Commercialization Team throughout the state
Establish and maintain relationships with key strategic partners involved in technology commercialization, the funding of viable technology commercialization ideas, and economic development
Engage with clients to assist them in raising equity funding
Plan and execute events that revolve around equity funding topics
Qualification
Required
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution
Broad, general knowledge of the principles and practices of business management, sales and finance, along with a sound understanding of all aspects of technology commercialization, and both dilutive and non-dilutive fund raising, is required
Attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills are also required
The successful candidate must have the ability to keep detailed records, handle multiple assignments, organize work, and establish priorities with minimal supervision
Preferred
Familiarity with both NC and federal level technology commercialization / funding ecosystem partners is preferred
The ability to analyze and present complex financial analysis to clients is necessary
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
A variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
Recent News
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