Inside Higher Ed
Small Business Equity Funding Specialist
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Small Business Equity Funding Specialist
Small Business Equity Funding Specialist role at Inside Higher Ed.
Position Summary 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. The primary role of the Small Business Equity Funding Specialist is to provide individualized and confidential technology commercialization counseling services to NC businesses, entrepreneurs and university faculty. Key activities of this role include promoting the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) and Technology Commercialization Team throughout the state, establishing and maintaining relationships with key strategic partners involved in technology commercialization, the funding of viable technology commercialization ideas, and economic development. This position has specialized responsibilities focused on equity funding. The position will regularly engage with clients to assist them in raising equity funding and plan / execute events that revolve around equity funding topics.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements 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, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience may be accepted instead, provided the experience is related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution toward community or regional issues.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience 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 fundraising is required. Attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication 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 Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience 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.
Position Details Position Number: 20057737 Vacancy ID: NF0009453 Full Time/Part Time: Full‑Time Permanent Fte: 1 Hours Per Week: 40 Position Location: North Carolina, US Hiring Range: $65,000 - $66,950 Proposed Start Date: 01/26/2026
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Special Instructions In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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Position Summary 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. The primary role of the Small Business Equity Funding Specialist is to provide individualized and confidential technology commercialization counseling services to NC businesses, entrepreneurs and university faculty. Key activities of this role include promoting the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) and Technology Commercialization Team throughout the state, establishing and maintaining relationships with key strategic partners involved in technology commercialization, the funding of viable technology commercialization ideas, and economic development. This position has specialized responsibilities focused on equity funding. The position will regularly engage with clients to assist them in raising equity funding and plan / execute events that revolve around equity funding topics.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements 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, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience may be accepted instead, provided the experience is related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution toward community or regional issues.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience 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 fundraising is required. Attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication 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 Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience 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.
Position Details Position Number: 20057737 Vacancy ID: NF0009453 Full Time/Part Time: Full‑Time Permanent Fte: 1 Hours Per Week: 40 Position Location: North Carolina, US Hiring Range: $65,000 - $66,950 Proposed Start Date: 01/26/2026
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Special Instructions In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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