Community Coordinator - Morganton

Stud Hous Prof, Res Hall Mgr (R&B Inc) (NS)

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) a constituent of the University of North Carolina System, is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors, our Online supplementary honors program, and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. 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.

Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America! NCSSM and the Student Services in the Division of Student Life foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

NCSSM has 2 Community Coordinator - Morganton vacancies.

HIRING SALARY: $33,000

Community Coordinators are provided with a partially furnished apartment. In addition, utilities (electric, water, and local phone), internet access, and access to fitness facilities are complimentary along with one meal a day in the school cafeteria.

START DATE: 8/3/2026

Description of Duties:

These 11-month EHRA positions are full-time, live-in positions reporting to the Dean of Students or designee. Community Coordinators are provided with a furnished apartment. In addition, utilities (electric, water, and local phone), internet access, and access to fitness facilities are complimentary along with one meal a day in the school cafeteria.

Duties and responsibilities include hall management and supervision, desk and on-call duties, emergency response and incident management, community and wellness programming, student support and discipline and committee work and community policy writing. Community Coordinators serve as front-line responders for student and residence hall emergencies.

Community Coordinators serve "in loco parentis" for each student residing at NCSSM and, along with counselors, academic advisors, and parents/guardians, are an integral member of the student support team. In addition, Community Coordinators are the primary point of contact for students' families and work closely with faculty and staff members across campus to support students. Community Coordinators are responsible for building community within their designated residence hall and serving as a primary resource for their residents. Community Coordinators predominantly work non-traditional hours either directly with students or on a rotating duty shift; evening and weekend work are required. Community Coordinators are considered mandatory employees for the following events: emergency closings; adverse weather; and public health emergencies.

Remote Options: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Managing Work Processes: Ability to identify, document, draft and provide input to proposed changes to work standards, processes, and procedures.

Decision Making: Ability to recommend approaches to solving routine problems relating to programmatic requirements or standards.

Program Management: Ability to address and resolve routine service matters, referring to higher authority for issues outside standard operating procedures. Ability to collect, research, and provide preliminary data analysis.

Information/Record Administration: Adheres to university, state, and federal confidentiality regulations. Assists with program improvements and documentation.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience in residence life, education, recreational programming, wellness, as well as experience working with high school age populations.

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license with no serious driving-related convictions.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter: Tia Saunders