Assistant Director, Member Services and Student Employment

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Wellness and Recreation

About the Department

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College. NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work. Learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.

NC State Wellness and Recreation empowers the Wolfpack community to thrive. Together, we explore and grow in these six elements of wellness: purpose, financial, physical, emotional, social, and community. We value movement and inspire behaviors that improve health and well-being. Our programs, services, and facilities enhance academic success by assisting students in developing the skills and resilience needed for college and beyond. To learn more about Wellness and Recreation and our mission, visit https://wellrec.dasa.ncsu.edu/about/.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

NC State University is seeking an energetic, innovative, and student-centered leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Member Services and Student Employment. We are looking for a collaborative, proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and is passionate about student success. The ideal candidate will empower both student and professional staff to cultivate world-class wellness and recreation programs, services, and facilities that enrich the student experience inside and outside the classroom. The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership and management for Wellness and Recreation member services, point-of-sale (POS) and facility access software, and the department-wide student employment program. Additionally, the candidate will identify and develop alternative revenue streams while adding value to the student experience through special events and programming.

Specific responsibilities include:

Staff Supervision and Human Resource Management

• Direct Supervision: Provide strategic leadership, supervision, and performance management for the Coordinator of Member Services and the Student Employment Specialist.
• Indirect Supervision: Indirectly oversee approximately 120 student staff, ensuring the team delivers the highest level of customer service to students and members.
• Department-Wide Student Employment: Manage the comprehensive student employment program (recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and training) for a department that employs approximately 650 student staff annually.
• Process Optimization: Evaluate current HR workflows to identify efficiencies, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintain comprehensive training materials for the department.
• Payroll & Timekeeping: Oversee complex department-wide timekeeping and payroll processes to ensure data integrity and strict deadline compliance.
• Student Recognition: Spearhead comprehensive student staff appreciation initiatives, including Student Employee Appreciation Week and university Wellness Days; plan, produce, and host the annual end-of-year awards ceremony for over 250 attendees to celebrate student staff achievements.

Membership Growth and Marketing

• Membership Management: Drive the strategic growth, forecasting, and optimization of Wellness and Recreation Member Services, directly overseeing annual membership and auxiliary revenues exceeding $900k.
• Growth & Retention: Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive recruitment and retention strategies; establish continuous sales pipelines for alumni, faculty, staff, and external community segments.
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with Centennial Campus affiliates and organize special events to boost member satisfaction.
• Marketing & Promotions: Develop high-impact marketing materials, targeted digital promotions, programmatic tours, and data-backed incentives to maximize conversion rates for prospective members.

Revenue Generation and Partnerships

• Auxiliary Revenue Streams: Identify and cultivate alternate revenue streams, including the conceptualization and execution of specialized member events, paid programming, and creative retail or facility rentals.
• Corporate Partnerships: Assist with the design and execution of strategic marketing partnership/sponsorship programs; collaborate with external partners to maximize marketing packages and fundraising opportunities.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the specific and direct fiscal budgets for Member Services, the student staff training program, and the student professional development fund.

Strategic Leadership and Systems Administration

• Leadership: Provide leadership and direction for Wellness and Recreation member services, point of sale and facility access software and student employment program by implementing goals, expectations and processes for programs and revenues.
• Systems Administration: Provide strategic direction for the maintenance, upkeep, configuration, communication, and design of InnoSoft Fusion (the department’s POS and facility access software) and FusionGO (the department’s mobile application for program registration and facility access).
• Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to University, State, and Federal regulations, as well as specific departmental or governing body requirements.
• Committee Leadership: Lead the Wellness and Recreation student training and development work team, as well as the Fusion department work team.
• Data-Driven Evaluation: Serve on the Wellness and Recreation assessment work team; design satisfaction surveys, evaluate program efforts, and develop data-driven recommendations to implement new programs.
• General Support: Assist as needed with all required departmental functions and university-wide initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist as needed in all required departmental functions.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, recreation or a related field plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Member Services and Student Employment Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of national trends and best practices in member services and student employment.
• Proactive and Independent: Proven ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, critical thinking, and creativity.
• Collaborative Team Player: Proven ability to collaborate, build partnerships, and contribute effectively to a fast-paced, results-oriented team.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Wellness: Passion for promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in higher education administration, recreation or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience leading collegiate recreation member services or student staff training programs.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing professional staff.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required: No

Commercial Driver's License required: No

Job Open Date: 08/11/2026

Anticipated Close Date: Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Position Number: 00105038

Position Type: EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.00

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID: 244040 - Wellness and Recreation

EEO

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.

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Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

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It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

• No. 2 hot spot for tech jobs (Forbes, 2016)
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• Best big city in the Southeast (Time, 2016)
• Selected as a Google Fiber expansion city

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More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.