Recruiting Support Specialist

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness Programs

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh is seeking a Recruiting Support Specialist to assist a team of recruiting professionals and support, positively impact all prospective CALS students. You will help recruit, enroll and foster communications with students and partners.

Duties include event coordination, greeting visitors, handling inquiries, coordinating yield efforts, inputting data in Slate, and maintaining CALS Nominate a Student site in collaboration with CALS Communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Event planning and/or project management experience.
• Experience working with a student information database system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective communication with prospective students, applicants, parents/guardians, school counselors and partners to help identify, recruit, and enroll a new student class each year.
• Support CALS Recruiting Team as the primary event preparation coordinator (reserve rooms, prepare recruiting materials/giveaways, gather and input student information, etc).
• Assist with Recruiting Team operations and duties including greeting campus visitors, answering phone calls, responding to email inquiries, and other projects as needed.
• Coordinate CALS Spend a Day at State visitation and recruitment program and set up department meetings and class observations.
• Input and assess student information in Slate, the University’s prospective student database management system.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Experience coordinating events

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references (at least one current or previous supervisor reference required).

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG195308SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience ($45,000 - $50,000)

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (additional hours as needed)

Job Location

Department

Department CALS Academic Programs

About the Department

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS ) is one of the largest colleges at North Carolina State University, a land-grant institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Agriculture and Life Sciences have been integral parts of North Carolina State University since the doors first opened in 1889. CALS continues that heritage today. CALS teaches students in disciplines related to agriculture and life sciences, creates new knowledge through innovative research, provides solutions for the public with community-based extension programs, and develops leaders to guide society – all in an effort to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of our state, and the world. CALS Academic Programs carries out the College’s teaching mission, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as two-year associate of applied sciences degrees through the Agricultural Institute.

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As the Recruiting Support Specialist you will play an integral part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS ) Academic Programs Office. Recruiting is a primary goal of the College, and creating awareness of academic majors and opportunities is an ever-growing need. In this role you will assist a team of recruiting professionals and support, and positively impact all prospective CALS students.

Duties of the Recruiting Support Specialist position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain effective communication with prospective students, applicants, parents/guardians, school counselors and other partners to help identify, recruit, and enroll a new student class each year. Provide and foster quality, professional communication and recruiting support.
• Support CALS Recruiting Team as the primary event preparation coordinator (reserve rooms, prepare recruiting materials/giveaways, gather and input student information, etc).
• Assist with Recruiting Team operations and duties including, but not limited to, greeting campus visitors, answering phone calls, responding to email inquiries, and other projects as needed.
• Coordinate CALS Spend a Day at State visitation and recruitment program, communicate with faculty/staff to set up department meetings and class observations, prepare student schedules, put together info packets, oversee “Pack Chat” initiative, mail student postcards, manage and evaluate post-program assessments, and more.
• Input and assess student information in Slate, the University’s prospective student database management system.
• Manage CALS Nominate a Student website and database (manage the database, follow up with prospective students, track applicants, analyze rural, county tier, and other data points).
• Provide professional recruiting presentations on an as needed basis; assist Recruiting Team by helping represent CALS through participation in occasional college fairs, receptions, open house events, etc.
• Manage CALS alumni recruiting initiative. Oversee registration and training technology identify and communicate with alumni and industry partners, assisting them in sharing key recruiting messages and materials across NC.
• Support coordination of middle and high school field trips with a CALS focus, set up field trip schedules, coordinate interactive CALS experiences, communicate with field trip coordinators, act as day of trip point of contact.
• Create, in partnership with CALS Communications, marketing materials (email templates for visitation programs, mailing materials to applicants and admitted students, informational flyers to parents/guardians and high school teachers/school counselors).
• Assist in coordinating yield efforts (both at the College and departmental levels).
• Assist in admission cycle data analysis. Share data with CALS departments in a timely and consistent manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Fill in for Recruiter and Recruiting Coordinator on an as needed basis.
• Occasional travel outside of Raleigh necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Event planning and/or project management experience.
• Experience working with a student information database system.

Required License or Certification

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/05/2026

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 11/12/2026

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.

Special Instructions

In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references (at least one current or previous supervisor reference required). This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Number

Position Number 00107974

Position Type

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Position Classification Band Title University Program Associate

Position Classification Band Level

Position Classification Band Level Journey

Position Classification Salary Range

Position Classification Salary Range $ 35,589 - $ 64,499

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Grade Equivalency NC09

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

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

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

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Time Limited Position

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id

Department Id 110101 - CALS - Academic Programs

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 [phone] or [e-mail] . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this opportunity?
  • NCSU Website
  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Monster.com
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HERC
  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Professional Organization
  • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
  • NCSU Employee Referral
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
  • Other
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the University Program Associate position.
  • High school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience in a related area to equal at least 4 years (ex: Associate's degree and 2 years of experience)
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal at least 8 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 7 years of experience)
  • None of the above
• * This position requires interaction with students, faculty, and staff. Please describe your role and experience in a university or school setting in assisting students.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have at least 1 year of program or event planning experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience, if any, working with a student information database system.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * A valid driver’s license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
  • Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
  • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but will obtain a it within 60 days of hire.
  • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or would not obtain it.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
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