Navigating On-Campus Job Opportunities at NC State University
For students at North Carolina State University (NC State), on-campus jobs offer more than just a paycheck. They provide valuable experience, skill development, and a chance to be part of the university community. These positions cater to a wide range of interests and skill sets, offering opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
The Benefits of On-Campus Employment
Working on campus provides a dynamic environment to learn and enhance skills that will benefit you now and in the future. Working as a member of the NC State Student Centers team, students gain valuable experience and develop skills that can be transferred to their individual career paths. NC State Student Centers as a department prioritizes students leading operations. Working for the NC State Student Centers not only provides a flexible schedule but also provides a dynamic environment to learn and enhance skills that will benefit you now and in the future.
Exploring Opportunities with University Housing
Each year, University Housing hires more than 400 students across 12 positions that shape the on-campus living experience. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to support your peers, grow as a leader, and be part of something bigger. The position descriptions will share key dates, requirements, and details-helping you decide where to apply. Lead Your Pack!
Key Roles within University Housing
- Community Assistant: While the specific role and pay may vary, this position generally involves supporting residents and fostering a positive community environment. If you’re interested in working as a community assistant during both the summer and academic year, you’ll need to apply for each position separately. Each role comes with its own employment dates and terms and it’s your responsibility to review, understand, and agree to those expectations before accepting the position. When you apply, you’ll only interview once and that interview will be used to determine your eligibility and fit for both summer and academic year positions.
- Lead Community Assistant: This is a leadership role that builds upon the responsibilities of a Community Assistant.
- Facilities Assistant: The facilities assistant supports University Housing’s mechanics and trade groups in maintaining, repairing, and improving the facilities within NC State’s residential communities. The position fulfills these responsibilities by completing manual and physical tasks to support University Housing’s operational needs, renovation, and facility improvement projects.
- Guest Services Porter: This position contributes to a positive guest experience by preparing apartments and spaces for occupancy, assisting with laundry and linens, and supporting office and hospitality functions. The guest services porter is compensated at an hourly rate of $14.00. The guest services porter provides excellent customer service and assists with managing guest housing and conference services. This position ensures spaces are ready for occupancy between guests.
- Housing Ambassador: Housing ambassadors serve as student assistants for University Housing’s central office. They possess knowledge of and uphold University policies, rules, and regulations; and demonstrate flexibility with a willingness to adapt as the needs of a situation evolve. Through their familiarity of University Housing and the University, they are able to assist residents, families, staff, and guests navigate Housing processes and refer to campus resources as necessary. If you’re interested in working as a housing ambassador during both the summer and academic year, you’ll need to apply for each position separately. Each role comes with its own employment dates and terms, and it’s your responsibility to review, understand, and agree to those expectations before accepting the position. When you apply, you’ll only interview once and that interview will be used to determine your eligibility and fit for both summer and academic year positions. This helps streamline the process for you while still giving us the chance to learn about your strengths and interests.
- Marketing Intern: University Housing marketing interns shape and communicate the University Housing story to engage students and families.
- Resident Advisor (RA): Check the resident advisor position description linked above for full eligibility and requirements before applying. This will give you the most up-to-date details on enrollment, GPA, disciplinary standing, on-campus living experience, and housing application expectations.
- Village Mentor: NC State’s village mentors connect residents with living and learning village experiences. The village mentor assists residents in establishing peer-to-peer relationships, developing knowledge and skills, linking residents to resources, and participating in activities connected to a living and learning village theme. Check the village mentor position description linked above for full eligibility and requirements before applying. This will give you the most up-to-date details on enrollment, GPA, disciplinary standing, on-campus living experience, and housing application expectations.
Conference and Orientation Positions
NC State offers various conference and orientation positions, providing students with opportunities to develop customer service, hospitality, and organizational skills.
- Conference Ambassador: The conference ambassador position is dynamic, with key responsibilities to support NC State’s conferences, orientation, and outreach events for over 11,000 guests. Working on a team and individually, conference ambassadors support guests, complete guest-facing hospitality support, and perform behind-the-scenes tasks, including preparing buildings, supporting key management, and assisting guests in accessing NC State information and resources. All conference ambassadors will work with various guests representing academic, athletic, and theme camps, including those involving minors. All conference ambassadors are compensated $14 per hour, and students identified as lead conference ambassadors are compensated $16 per hour. If you’re interested in more than one position, you’ll need to apply to each job separately. If you apply to multiple conference positions, you will only participate in one interview process. During that time, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and interests in each of the positions you applied for.
- Conference Services Specialist: The conference services specialist is responsible for the varying needs of the day-to-day operations of the conference services department. The conference services specialist provides leadership and organization of new student orientation and family housing operations. This position assists with many administrative duties related to conference operations. If you’re interested in more than one position, you’ll need to apply to each job separately. If you apply to multiple conference positions, you will only participate in one interview process. During that time, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and interests in each of the positions you applied for.
- Orientation Ambassador: The housing orientation ambassador position supports NC State’s orientation housing operations. Students in this position work on a team and individually. The housing orientation ambassadors support residents, provide guest-facing hospitality support to orientation participants and families, and perform behind-the-scenes tasks, including assisting the conference services unit with preparing buildings and helping guests access NC State University information and resources. If you’re interested in more than one position, you’ll need to apply to each job separately. If you apply to multiple conference positions, you will only participate in one interview process. During that time, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and interests in each of the positions you applied for.
Other On-Campus Opportunities
Beyond University Housing and conference services, NC State offers a diverse range of on-campus jobs in various departments and fields. Here are some examples:
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- Elevate Program Position: Note: This position is open only to currently enrolled NC State University graduate students who are in good academic standing. About Elevate: Elevate is NC State University’s Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It is a four-year, non-degree, highly inclusive program.
- Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar: The primary purpose of this position is to advance the major implementation, research, and program evaluation components of Farm to Classroom: An immersive plant systems agriculture training program for teachers from the mountains to the sea. The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will play a key role in the development and delivery of integrative foundational courses in biotechnology.
- Veterinary Medicine Positions:
- This position provides comprehensive patient care and care coordination for the Nephrology and Urology service within the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The service delivers specialty-level care for patients requiring advanced evaluation and treatment of urinary and renal conditions in a fast-paced, teaching-hospital environment.
- This position plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and care coordination within the Ophthalmology Service at both the Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center and the Equine and Farm Animal Center.
- NC State Extension Positions: Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state.
- NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education (NCSCaLE) Positions: NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education (NCSCaLE) is a division of the Provost within the Office of the Vice Provost for Continuing Education. The McKimmon Conference and Training Center (MCTC) reports to the Continuing & Professional Education Director. This position is located in Lee County, NC.
- County Support Specialist: The County Support Specialist is a member of the staff of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (NCCES).
- Sr. Budget Analyst: The Sr. Budget Analysts conducts complex budget and financial analysis that informs recommendations to executive university leadership on resource allocation decisions and multi-year budget planning.
- Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) Positions: Are you a highly organized, service-oriented professional who enjoys working with students, faculty, and data in a dynamic academic environment? The Division of Academic & 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.
- Field Ecology Technician: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Ecology Technician to support ongoing ecological monitoring projects in Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties.
- Athletics Fan Experience Internship: This 11 month full-time paid internship position will assist in all aspects of fanexperience and marketing while promoting NC State University’s NCAA Division I22-sport athletics program.
- HR Service Specialist: The HR Service Specialist provides front-line customer service to individuals (including employees and faculty as well as external customers) who contact HR for assistance including assisting newly-hired employees/customers completing Form I-9.
- Professor of Practice (Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship): The Department of Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (MIE) at NC State University’s Poole College of Management announces a Professor of Practice position in the People Management area.
- Research Accounting Technician: The Research Accounting Technician supports post-award financial management for the College of Sciences, ensuring compliance with university, federal, and agency guidelines.
- Temporary HR Operations Manager: The Temporary HR Operations Manager will provide interim oversight and operational leadership for key human resources functions within the division during a transitional period.
- Academic Unit Head Support: This position will work closely with and support the academic unit head for the Department of Landscape and Environmental Planning. The position will also collaborate with and back-up the Program Associate for the School of Architecture, Media Art and Graphic and Experience Design and Industrial Design.
- Technical Editor: The Technical Editor provides advanced, independent editorial and technical expertise in support of a cooperative agreement between CIPM and USDA-APHIS PPQ Science & Technology (Plant Pest Risk Analysis unit). agriculture.
- Assistant or Associate Professor (Food Fermentation and Bioprocessing Sciences): The Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences (FBNS) seeks applications from highly qualified scientists/engineers for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in food fermentation and bioprocessing sciences. This position carries an 80% Teaching and 20% Research split.
Application Tips and Considerations
- Review Position Descriptions Carefully: The position descriptions will share key dates, requirements, and details-helping you decide where to apply.
- Apply Separately for Summer and Academic Year Positions: If you’re interested in working as a community assistant during both the summer and academic year, you’ll need to apply for each position separately. Each role comes with its own employment dates and terms, and it’s your responsibility to review, understand, and agree to those expectations before accepting the position.
- One Interview for Multiple Positions: If you apply to multiple conference positions, you will only participate in one interview process. During that time, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and interests in each of the positions you applied for.
- Eligibility for Resident Advisor Positions: Students eligible for the summer resident advisor position must either be currently employed by University Housing as a resident advisor or have received and accepted an offer of employment as a resident advisor for the upcoming academic year.
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