POSITION TYPE: 11-month, Exempt Professional Staff (EPS), FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING RANGE: $42,740 - $48,315

NCSSM and the Division of Student Life, Physical Activity and Wellness Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse application pool for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu. 

Description of Duties:

This position provides management, supervision and administrative support to the Athletic Director for NCSSM’s Durham campus. This position will manage and support a portion of the Interscholastic Varsity Sports teams. It will be responsible for processing all temporary hires, biweekly time sheets, procurement and scheduling. Areas of emphasis will include:

• Facilities Operations and Management: Responsible for coordinating the setup of varsity sports events. Manage all PAW facilities’ reservations and schedules. Recruit, train, schedule and supervise PAW evening and weekend supervisors. Regularly monitor facilities for safety, maintenance and utilization needs. Liaison with Plant Facilities for immediate repairs/set-ups as well as the annual needs for upkeep. Manage the scheduling, supervision and evaluation of all campus service students assigned to PAW.

• Administration and Compliance: Process, complete and submit all Personal Service Contracts for Temporary Employees to include coaches and PEC Supervisors. Work with the Athletic Director to ensure eligibility, complete and maintain NCHSAA rosters for all student athletes.

• Leadership and Interscholastic Varsity Sports Support: Provide leadership and support to PAW staff, coaches, Serve as Administrative Representation for Interscholastic Varsity Sports events. Assist the Athletic Director in the planning and facilitation of Varsity coaches and team meetings. Provide oversight and support for home varsity sports events hosted off-campus. Coordinate uniform distribution and collection for all varsity teams.

• Recreational and Community Engagement: Collaborate with student and staff community members to plan and implement monthly recreational and wellness activities. Develop and communicate a monthly calendar of offerings. Evaluate programs for effectiveness and engagement. Serve as department liaison for club sports and their sponsors.

• Budget and Purchasing: Utilize state, foundation and SCSSI procedures to procure PAW supplies, equipment and uniforms. Maintain and reconcile monthly budgets. Train employees and manage the collection, reconciliation and reporting of all gate receipts and concession transactions via SCSSI. Initiate and process all travel for varsity sports teams.

• Student Support: Work with Counseling Services, Academic Programs and Student Services to support student athletes’ emotional well being. Develop and facilitate student-athlete focus groups to evaluate program effectiveness and opportunities for growth/improvement.

This is a 11 month position that requires flexible hours to work athletic and school events. This position requires the employee to work in person. It has the potential to be responsible for driving for school related business/transporting students and requires a valid driver’s license with no serious driving-related convictions. Must be insurable. 

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

• Work collaboratively and effectively within a team

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, coaches and families

• Planning, implementation and evaluation for events and programs

• Provide personal support to student athletes utilizing a variety of best-practice, evidence-based theories, techniques, skills, and strategies while making appropriate referrals

• Prioritize options and balance a multitude of details and commitments

• Exhibit strong conflict management skills

• Be compassionate and caring

• Engage in creative problem-solving

• Take initiative in the workplace and work as an integral member of a supportive team

• Pay close attention to detail and be able to make difficult and timely decisions without the need for close supervision

• Demonstrated ability to work with technology and other resources to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of practices, policies, and procedures

• Demonstrated understanding of the roles that Student Life and Physical Activity and Wellness maintain in supporting the academic and student life functions of a residential high school

• Experience working with the management of major processes

• Provide professional development opportunities for staff and temporary employees in support of student wellness, development and safety

Bachelor’s degree required with preferences for degree in Recreation, Sports Management, College Student Personnel or Education. 

Minimum of two years experience working in a recreation, athletics, sports management, or education setting. Experience training and supervising individuals. Knowledge

and experience with interscholastic varsity sports, intramural sports and recreational programming. Demonstrated expertise with technology as it relates to daily processing, budget and statistical tracking, and communication. Possess First Aid and CPR certification (must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment).

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation: EHRA EPS (Exempt Professional Staff) earn 24 days per year. Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year (part-time employees pro-rated).

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Personal Observance Day, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays: 12 days per year

Benefits: The University Systemoffers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs. 

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans:Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals. Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions.

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact theSECU Credit Unionfor information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium - other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM’s Ignite Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: Assistant Director of Physical Activity and Wellness, Durham

on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina. 

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM 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.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at fullgraf@ncssm.edu. 

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer