Student Coordinators

Eligible candidates must:

• Have one year of experience as an Orientation Leader
• Be an enrolled student in fall 2024, spring 2025, and fall 2025 semesters
• 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 2025
• 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
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of activities and curriculum for spring and summer Orientation Leader training
• 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
• 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:

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. The following is a list of previous SC projects: 

• Check-In Process, Orientation Presentations, Technology Assistance, Orientation Leader Work Schedules, Orientation Leader Training Assistance, 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 be able to:

• Apply their personal leadership strengths and commitment to identity development and social justice 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

Summer compensation may change based on summer housing and dining availability and method of program implementation (e.g., in-person, virtual, etc.):

• $11/hour during hourly pay periods:
  • 2024 fall semester for initial meetings
  • 2025 spring semester commitments (training, office hours, etc.)
  • 2025 Spring Orientation
  • 2026 Winter Welcome Week (optional)
  • 2026 Spring Orientation
• Summer compensation (outlined below) may change based on summer housing and dining availability
  • Gross salary (to be announced) 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 2025)
  • 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 2024 semester, an initial meeting will be held in late September. Hours listed below are approximate and subject to change based upon program needs.

Fall Semester 2024

• Orientation Leader and Summer Start Mentor Recruitment
  • Approximately 20 hours from late-September to early-November
• SC Training and Development
  • Approximately 10 hours from late-September to early-December

Spring Semester 2025

• Spring Orientation
  • Friday, January 3, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Winter Welcome Week Events (paid but optional)
  • Saturday, January 4 – Sunday, January 12
• SC Training and Development
  • 1 hour per week (approximate)
• Office Hours
  • 5-10 hours per week (approximate based upon schedule)
• Orientation Leader & Summer Start Mentor Retreat
  • Dates TBD
• Orientation Leader & Summer Start Mentor Training
  • Dates TBD

Summer 2025 (dates below are tentative and subject to change)

• SC Move-In: tentatively slated for Monday, May 19
• SC Summer Training: tentatively slated for Tuesday, May 20 – Friday, May 30
  • 40 hours per week (approximate)
• OL Summer Training: Early-June through mid-June 2025
  • 40 hours per week (approximate)
• Orientation Sessions: Mid-June through early-August 2025
  • 45 hours per week (approximate) with number of hours ranging from 30 per week to 50 per week depending on the orientation calendar

Fall Semester 2025

• August 2025 Orientation: tentatively slated for Thursday, August 14 – Friday, August 15, 2025
  • 20 hours (approximate)
• Wolfpack Welcome Week (approximately 8 hours total between events)
  • New Student Convocation – tentatively slated for Sunday, August 17, 2025
  • Work one other NSP sponsored event from August 16-23, 2025

Spring Semester 2026

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

The application consists of completing an online form and submitting a resume by email by Thursday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. Below is an overview of what you will be asked to fill out in the application. In the event of this form not saving your progress, we recommend preparing any materials ahead of time and typing answers to the application questions in a word document prior to starting the online application.

Please be prepared to upload/provide the following documents and information before completing the Student Coordinator application:

• General information about yourself
• Short essay responses to application questions
  • Besides serving as an orientation leader, what specific experiences, skills, and/or qualifications do you believe would make you successful in the Student Coordinator role?
  • What do you hope to learn from being a Student Coordinator, and why?
• Resume (email in a .pdf format to rrhodes2@ncsu.edu at the same time you complete the Google form application)
• Interview availability for Monday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 18