Each year, New Student Programs selects a group of dedicated undergraduate leaders interested in taking their leadership and professional experience to the next level.
The Student Coordinator role will provide you with the opportunity to learn more about yourself and your personal values, challenge yourself, aid Orientation Leaders in their leadership development, and support new students and families in their transition to North Carolina State University. We are excited you are considering making this role a part of your NC State experience.
Please read through all requirements, responsibilities, and important dates for the role prior to starting your application.
All interested applicants will have a 1:1 interest meeting with New Student Programs staff prior to submitting their application to thoroughly explain the expectations of the role, the support they will receive in this position, and review successes and challenges that individuals who have served in the position before have faced. Email Cameron Hill at clhill4@ncsu.edu to arrange your 1:1 meeting (can be in-person or virtual).
The Student Coordinator application information is contingent upon several unforeseeable circumstances and events. New Student Programs will attempt to honor all aspects of this application process and position to the best of our ability. Please note that all dates are required, but tentative. As the US still continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we have attempted to provide detailed outlines and transparency about the 2022 Student Coordinator experience; however, unforeseen challenges may undoubtedly impact this opportunity, dates, and decisions. New Student Programs will provide as much advance notice as possible to any date changes. Student Coordinators will be expected to adjust their schedules in alignment with these date changes. We anticipate spring training activities to be in a hybrid format (in-person and virtual) and to have an in-person experience for summer 2022. Any changes to this format will be communicated in a timely manner to staff (to the extent possible).
All new hires at the university are contingent upon Chancellor approval and budget availability.
Eligible candidates must:
- Have one year of experience as an Orientation Leader
- Be an enrolled student in fall 2021, spring 2022, and fall 2022 semesters. If a student is graduating, it is still possible to apply for the role if their post-graduation plans match with the summer commitment for SCs.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher must be maintained 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, 2022
- Not take any summer coursework or have outside employment from early June – early August 2022
- 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 identity development and social justice, supervision, customer service, public speaking, and group facilitation skills
General:
- Attend and participate in Student Coordinator training and development
- Plan and facilitate activities and curriculum for Orientation Leaders in the USC 223 Leadership Development Course and Summer Training
- Supervise Orientation Leaders and provide guidance throughout their experience
- Identify and plan opportunities for ongoing education and engagement for Orientation Leaders
- Assist with the planning and implementation of New Student and Family Orientation programs and Welcome Week events
- Manage technology for Orientation programming and training including but not limited to: PowerPoint, Moodle, Google Drive, and Zoom
- Assist with NSP office operations, logistics, and communication including, but not limited to: inventorying supplies, organizing materials, emails, phone calls, and texting
Potential Summer Projects:
Each SC will be assigned to work independently and collaboratively on specific projects throughout summer employment. Student Coordinator Projects are subject to change based on programmatic needs and structure (virtual or in-person programming). The following is a list of previous SC projects:
- Check-In Process, Campus Tour Coordination, Orientation Presentations or Panel Moderation, Technology Assistance, Orientation Leader Work Schedules, Social Media Assistance, Evening Activities, 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 in these learning objectives.
As a result of serving as a Student Coordinator, students will be able to…
- Apply their personal leadership strengths and commitment to identity development and social justice to supervising Orientation Leaders (Supervision)
- Manage their time to complete required tasks and projects on a team (Organization)
- Communicate confidently to different audiences using a variety of delivery techniques (Communication)
- Utilize technological tools and platforms including Moodle, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Guidebook, and other digital communication and collaboration tools (Technology)
While we anticipate an in-person experience, summer compensation may change based on summer housing and dining availability and method of program implementation (e.g., in-person, virtual, etc.):
- $10/hour during:
- 2021 fall semester for initial meetings
- 2022 spring semester for up to 5 office hours per week
- 2022 Spring Orientation (serving in OL capacity)
- 2023 Spring Orientation
- Summer compensation may change based on summer housing, dining availability, and method of program implementation (e.g., in-person, virtual, etc.):
- Gross salary of $3,500 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, 2022)
- 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.
After SCs are selected in the Fall 2021 semester, an initial meeting will be held in late November or early December.
Spring 2022
- Spring 2022 Orientation Training and Orientation
- Wednesday, January 5, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Winter Welcome Week events (optional)
- January 7-15
- Office Hours
- 5 hours per week
- Hours will be regularly scheduled, but may be adjusted some weeks to account for USC 223 activities outside of class that need SC support
- SC Training and Development
- Weekly 1.5 hour team meeting outside of office hours
- Bi-weekly 1:1s with supervisor during office hours
- Orientation Leader Training Class – USC 223
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-4:15pm
Summer 2022
We anticipate an in-person program for Summer 2022. Regardless of format, Student Coordinators can expect full-time employment on weekdays and some evening work required. Dates below are tentative, and candidates will be notified when they are finalized.
- SC Summer Training – Late-May through early-June 2022
- OL Summer Training: Early-June through mid-June 2022
- Orientation Sessions: Mid-June through early-August 2022
- August 2022 Orientation: Thursday, August 18 – Friday, August 19, 2022
- Wolfpack Welcome Week
- New Student Convocation – tentatively slated for Sunday, August 21, 2022
- Work one other NSP sponsored event from August 18-27, 2022
Spring 2023
- Spring Orientation – Friday, January 6, 2023
- Winter Welcome Week events (optional)
| Application Opens | Friday, October 22 |
| Individual Interest Meetings (by appointment). Required. | Wednesday, October 27 – Friday, November 12 |
| Application Deadline | Sunday, November 14 |
| Interviews | Tuesday, November 16 – Wednesday, November 17 |
| Selection Notification | Monday, November 22 |
As a part of the application process, you will need to sign up for a 1:1 interest meeting with Cameron Hill by emailing clhill4@ncsu.edu. In your email please provide a variety of times you have available. The interest meeting will provide you with an accurate and realistic understanding of the role. It is required that you complete the 1:1 interest meeting before submitting your application.
The application consists of an online form and submitting a resume by email that should be submitted by Sunday, November 14. Below is an overview of what you will be asked to fill out in the application. We recommend preparing any materials ahead of time and typing answers to the essay questions in a word document prior to starting the online application as you will not be able to save your progress.
Please be prepared to upload/provide the following documents and information before completing the Student Coordinator application:
- Interview availability for Tuesday, November 16 – Wednesday, November 17
- Resume – Email in a .pdf format to clhill4@ncsu.edu at the same time you complete the Google form application
- General information about yourself
- Responses to the two application questions:
- What specific experiences, skills, and/or qualifications do you believe would make you successful in the Student Coordinator role? (max. 300 words)
- What do you hope to learn from being a Student Coordinator? (max. 300 words)