About the Department
The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NC State University is committed to enhancing North Carolina’s long-term prosperity. Our collaborative approach brings together diverse groups from across the state to find consensus-based solutions to critical questions concerning economic development, education, healthcare, and the environment.

Since 1986, our annual Emerging Issues Forum has brought together national leaders and stakeholders to foster new collaborations and catalyze collective action for increased social and economic well-being. At IEI, we recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and viewpoints are essential to our mission. We strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment that values and celebrates differences.

Join us at IEI and be part of a community of leaders, thinkers, and doers who are committed to finding solutions to the most pressing issues facing North Carolina. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.
Essential Job Duties
Are you passionate about community engagement and development efforts across North Carolina?

The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NC State University is seeking a University Program Specialist to join its Community Initiatives team. As a University Program Specialist, you will play a vital role in the project’s programmatic work, including organizing and coordinating in-person and virtual events, conducting secondary research, and promoting community engagement efforts such as newsletters and listservs.

You will also be responsible for assisting with digital inclusion and faith communities while preparing for future programs that are yet to be identified.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you will also be responsible for coordinating grant management activities.

You must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and a high level of comfort with MS Office and Google Suite (Excel/Sheets PowerPoint/Slides, and Word/Docs, etc).

Attention to detail is also essential. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible, and you will be required to work at IEI’s offices in the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus in Raleigh, as well as travel across the state.

If you are ready to step up and contribute to the development of communities across the state, please apply today!
Other Responsibilities
And other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
Knowledge of North Carolina’s history, politics and key stakeholders as they relate to economic and community development (broadly defined)
Knowledge of or experience with asset-based community development
Current or prior membership in a faith community
Experience with database management
Experience with event planning
Experience with survey software (e.g., Google Forms, Smartsheet, etc)
Experience with supervising other staff