Assistant Director, Pack Support Programs

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $63K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 10th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

North Carolina State University is hiring an Assistant Director, Pack Support Programs to help students transition into and through the university. The assistant director supports 1887 Scholars, Pack Promise, and First in the Pack, with added responsibility for rural students and other identified populations. Through programming, coaching, and campus partnerships, the role connects students with the resources that keep them on track academically.

Highlights

Develop, implement, and assess programs that support student transition, engagement, and academic progress.
Provide individual and group coaching to a designated student caseload using models such as InsideTrack and StrengthsFinder.
Lead signature programs and educational initiatives, including program delivery and instruction.
Evaluate program learning outcomes and analyze annual assessment data for DASA Assessment and funding agencies.
Research benchmarks and promising practices to strengthen programs and services.
Build relationships with university departments, faculty, staff, and community organizations to strengthen student support.
Contribute to strategic planning, goal setting, and annual reporting for the TRIO Collegiate and Pack Support team.
Hold a master's degree in counseling, higher education, educational research, humanities, social sciences, or a related field.
Prefer 2+ years of experience in student advising, coaching, or mentoring programs.
Offer a $60,000 to $63,000 hiring range, with some nights and weekends required for events.