Eligible candidates must:

• Have one year of experience as an NC State Orientation Leader.
• Be an enrolled student in fall 2025, spring 2026, and fall 2026 semesters.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher throughout employment.
• Be in good standing with the University.
• Exhibit commitment to the mission of New Student Programs.
• If housing is available, Student Coordinators must be available to live on campus from late May – early August 2026.
• Show the potential for development in the following qualities and skills: organization, time management, flexibility, creativity, patience, problem-solving skills, conflict management, ability to work effectively on a team, commitment to personal development, supervision, customer service, public speaking, and group facilitation skills.

General:

• Attend and participate in Student Coordinator training and development.
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of activities and curriculum for spring and summer Orientation Leader training and retreat.
• Supervise Orientation Leaders and provide guidance throughout their experience.
• Identify and plan opportunities for ongoing engagement for Orientation Leaders.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of New Student and Family Orientation programs and Welcome Week events.
• Provide customer service to students and guests proactively throughout Orientation programs.
• Manage technology for Orientation programming and training including, but not limited to, PowerPoint and Google Drive.
• Assist with NSP office operations, logistics, and communication including, but not limited to, inventorying supplies, organizing materials, and fielding emails, phone calls, and texting.

Potential Summer Projects:

While all Student Coordinators will assist with Orientation Leader training and plan opportunities for their ongoing engagement, each Student Coordinator will be assigned to work independently and collaboratively on specific projects throughout employment. Student Coordinator projects are subject to change based on programmatic needs and structure. The following is a list of previous Student Coordinator projects: 

• Orientation Check-In, Orientation Presentations, Technology Assistance, Orientation Leader Work Schedules, Evening Activities, and Student Staff Traditions and Community Building

The learning objectives below will guide your growth and development throughout your time as a Student Coordinator. Students should be prepared to engage in training, workshops, and more to develop within these learning objectives.

As a result of serving as a Student Coordinator, students will:

• Apply their leadership strengths and commitment to personal development to supervising Orientation Leaders.
• Manage their time to complete required tasks and projects on a team.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate confidently to different audiences using a variety of delivery techniques.
• Continue learning about and implementing NC State policies and resources.

• $13/hour during hourly pay periods:
  • 2025 fall semester for initial meetings
  • 2026 spring semester commitments (training, office hours, etc.)
  • 2026 Spring Orientation
  • 2026 Winter Welcome Week (optional)
  • 2027 Spring Orientation
• Summer compensation (outlined below) may change based on summer housing and dining availability
  • Gross salary of $6,350 throughout summer employment (Pay dates will be determined by the University payroll system. All pay is subject to state and federal taxes.).
  • Meals at Fountain Dining Hall during Orientation sessions
  • On-Campus housing in a single room during summer employment (late May – early August 2026)
  • Summer membership to Wellness and Recreation facilities
  • Note: on-campus parking is not included in the summer employment package but can be purchased by the employee. A vehicle is not necessary for this position.

The following responsibilities and events are mandatory for all Student Coordinators unless noted otherwise. Please note that hours listed below are approximate and subject to change based upon program needs.

Fall Semester 2025

• Team Welcome Event
  • ~1-Hour Meet and Greet in November
• Orientation Leader and Summer Start Mentor Recruitment and Selection
  • Approximately 20 hours from late-September to early-November
• Student Coordinator Training and Development
  • Approximately 10 hours from late-September to early-December

Spring Semester 2026  (dates below are tentative and will be confirmed in Fall 2025)

• Spring Orientation
  • Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Winter Welcome Week Events (paid but optional)
  • Saturday, January 5 – Sunday, January 16
• Student Coordinator Training and Development
  • 1 hour per week (approximate)
• Office Hours
  • 5-10 hours per week (approximate based upon schedule)
• Orientation Leader and Summer Start Mentor Retreat
  • TBA
• Orientation Leader and Summer Start Mentor Training
  • TBA

Summer 2026 (dates below are tentative and will be confirmed in Spring 2026)

• Student Coordinator Move-In
  • Mid-May 2026
• Student Coordinator Summer Training
  • Mid-May through late-May 2026
  • 40 hours per week (approximate)
• Orientation Leader Summer Training
  • Early-June through mid-June 2026
  • 40 hours per week (approximate)
• Orientation Sessions
  • Mid-June through early-August 2026
  • 45 hours per week (approximate) with number of hours ranging from 30 per week to 50 per week depending on the orientation calendar
  • Some evening and weekend obligations required

Fall Semester 2026

• August 2026 Orientation
  • Tentatively slated for Thursday, August 13 – Friday, August 14, 2026
  • 20 hours (approximate)
• Wolfpack Welcome Week (approximately 8 hours total between events)
  • New Student Convocation – Sunday, August 16, 2026
  • Work one other NSP sponsored event from August 17-21, 2026

Spring Semester 2027

• Spring Orientation (date TBD)
• Winter Welcome Week Events (optional)

How to Apply

• Carefully read the position description and mandatory dates so you are familiar with all responsibilities and expectations associated with the position.
• Prior to submitting an application, schedule a required 30-minute interest meeting with an NSP staff member to discuss the position in more detail. To schedule a meeting, please email Abagail Watford (aawatfor@ncsu.edu) with your availability Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Thoroughly complete all portions of the application. The application consists of general information about yourself, two short essay responses, information on the required interview presentation, and submitting a recent resume.
• Submit your completed application no later than Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted and incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Interviews will be held in person Tuesday, September 9, 2025 through Friday, September 12, 2025.