Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum education and experience requirements will not be considered.
Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
* Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
* Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday with travel throughout the Western part of NC and meetings occasionally occurring out of state.
Pay Rate
Pay Rate $62,254 based 12 months pay rate
* Bachelor's degree in business and three years of experience related to international business or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
* Must have international business experience to be considered for the position
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
* MBA and seven years of experience related to international business
* Must have international business experience to be considered for the position
Duties and Responsibilities
The International Business Counselor is responsible for providing technical assistance to SBTDC's small and mid-sized companies to foster regional economic growth through exporting and importing. The International Business Counselor is expected to provide confidential, individualized counseling and technical assistance to a sizable client group throughout western North Carolina.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
* Global Business Management: evaluate export readiness for "new to export" clients, and develop strategies and tactics for exporting
* Global Marketing: identify potential export markets and customers, and locate/evaluate potential export sales representatives
* Supply Chain Management: understand basic logistics including foreign freight forwarders, and research/evaluate supply chain options
* Trade Finance: financial analysis, costing pricing, budgeting and forecasting, and technical assistance with SBA and EXIM finance options
* Networking & Resources Referral: industry networking opportunities through special events, and provide research, publications, and training programs
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date: 02/16/2026
Contact Information
Please apply through the UNC Charlotte website
Expected Length of Assignment Posting Open Date
01/20/2026
Posting Close Date Special Notes to Applicants
Applicants who do not meet the minimum education and experience requirements will not be considered.
Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
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Required Documents
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