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Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The Goodnight Scholars Program is a comprehensive, full-ride scholarship program designed to develop scholars into leaders within the STEM and Education fields. The program currently serves up to 300 undergraduates and is growing to 400 by 2028. As part of this growth, the Goodnight Scholars Program is seeking a student-focused professional who is passionate about creating meaningful experiences that support student development, academic success, and community engagement.
In this role, you will help shape the scholar experience through engaging programs, educational travel, leadership opportunities, and signature events. You will also advise students, mentor student leaders, and contribute to outreach and recruitment efforts that strengthen the program and support incoming scholars.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and implement student development programs, educational activities, and major program events that enrich the scholar experience.
- Lead and plan the annual retreat for approximately 100 incoming scholars, supervising the retreat leader and assistant team in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Outreach and Selection. Support summer onboarding and first-year selection activities, including interview day.
- Advise students in the Goodnight Scholars Program and co-select, train, and mentor more than 20 student Program Ambassadors who support program activities and student engagement initiatives.
- Develop and lead educational travel opportunities that expand scholars' learning experiences and complement their academic and personal development.
- Assist with teaching a first- or second-year seminar and support student learning through related educational programming.
- Help manage the program's registration system in Slate and coordinate the organization, maintenance, and upkeep of the student lounge.
- Support program outreach, recruitment, and student selection efforts to engage prospective scholars and strengthen the incoming student experience.
- Represent the Goodnight Scholars Program on university committees and initiatives, collaborate with campus partners, and assist student-led affinity groups in coordinating activities and engagement opportunities.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.
Minimum Experience/Education:
- Master's degree or Bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a high degree of organization and an ability to manage time and multiple projects independently.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including current and potential students and family members, program and university staff, program donors, program alumni, and campus partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in a university setting
- Prior event or program planning and student advising experience preferred.
- Experience at NC State University as a student and/or staff member preferred.
Required License or Certification:
- Valid driver's license required.
- A valid North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of start date.
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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