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Professional Development Support Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193941SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Professional Development Support SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($46,000-$48,000)Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
040101 - Graduate School-Dean's OfficeAbout the Department
NC State has given students the opportunity to earn advanced degrees for over 125 years. Graduate instruction was first offered at NC State in 1893, with the first master’s degree conferred in 1894 and the first doctoral degree conferred in 1926. In the years since, the Graduate School has grown steadily and now supports advanced study and original research in the fields of agriculture and life sciences, design, education, engineering, natural resources, humanities and social sciences, management, physical and mathematical sciences, textiles, and veterinary medicine. In addition, there are many exciting interdisciplinary programs that cross traditional boundaries.
At the Graduate School, we are committed to transforming graduate education at NC State—to prepare our best and brightest students as true leaders ready to tackle the critical issues that challenge our state, nation, and world. The Graduate School of the future will prepare career-ready students with a true competitive edge through a new focus on professionally-oriented training designed for the real world.
For more information on the Graduate School, please visit grad.ncsu.edu.
At the Graduate School, we are committed to transforming graduate education at NC State—to prepare our best and brightest students as true leaders ready to tackle the critical issues that challenge our state, nation, and world. The Graduate School of the future will prepare career-ready students with a true competitive edge through a new focus on professionally-oriented training designed for the real world.
For more information on the Graduate School, please visit grad.ncsu.edu.
Essential Job Duties
The Professional Development Support specialist reports directly to the Assistant Dean for Professional Development in the Graduate School. The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Assistant Dean for Professional Development and members of the Professional Development Team.
In this role, you will support, manage and assist with all activities and aspects relating to the Professional Development Team’s programs, events, and offerings. This role will offer the opportunity to serve as a generalist, specialist, and analyst work as there is an array of duties that involve attention detail, scheduling, organizing, data management, website updates and various other responsibilities.
If you are looking to be a part of a highly productive and thriving team in our Graduate School which provides professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and enhances the programming content, strategic vision, and workflows of the team, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you will support, manage and assist with all activities and aspects relating to the Professional Development Team’s programs, events, and offerings. This role will offer the opportunity to serve as a generalist, specialist, and analyst work as there is an array of duties that involve attention detail, scheduling, organizing, data management, website updates and various other responsibilities.
If you are looking to be a part of a highly productive and thriving team in our Graduate School which provides professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and enhances the programming content, strategic vision, and workflows of the team, we encourage you to apply.
Other Responsibilities
- Attending team meetings and retreats to plan, discuss and implement goals and initiatives.
- Managing administrative functions associated with the position and following protocols established by
- the team.
- Working collaboratively with the team and external partners to ensure the success of professional
- development activities, events and endeavors.
- Contributing to team research and publishing projects.
- Assist the Associate Dean with the scheduling of meetings as well as other administrative tasks and projects as assigned
Minimum Experience/Education
High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
- Experience and/or familiarity with professional development programs, organizing large events and interacting with the public.
- Experience with Collaborative tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office) or similar software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to convey information to others effectively and efficiently.
- Detail-oriented and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effects.
- Organizational skills that involve a systematic process of structuring, integrating, coordinating task goals and activities to attain objectives.
- Collaborative, collegial attitude that promotes success for the entire Professional Development team; this role is integral to the success of the Professional Development team’s efforts and initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven expertise in online course management systems such as, Moodle, Sakai, Canvas, Blackboard or similar type systems.
- Professional level experience with event, social media and website content managementa
- Project management software (ie. base camp, smartsheet, etc), or similar type systems
- Working collaboratively with a team to organize and support programs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with a wide-variety individuals, including international populations.
- Working in a higher education setting.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
04/19/2024Earliest 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.)
04/29/2024Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume, must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Please upload resume/CV and contact information for three professional references.
Position Number
00100440Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Administrative Support SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 34,602 - $ 58,870Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate 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)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
040101 - Graduate School-Dean's OfficeAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
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