Student Activities Coordinator - NCSD

Agency

NC School for the Deaf

Division

NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

Residential Life Coordinator (S)

Position Number

60039009

Grade

NC07

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Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee administrative functions related to supervising, evaluating, and supervising residential staff to ensure student safety on and off campus. This role is essential in maintaining a secure, supportive, and well-managed campus living environment.

The Student Activities Coordinator plays a vital role in cultivating a thriving campus culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and student success by planning student events and after school activities. This position collaborates closely with multiple departments to ensure students have access to resources, programs, recreation and services that support their academic, personal, and professional development.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong organizational and leadership abilities. A commitment to student engagement and holistic development is essential. In addition, the coordinator will build and maintain relationships with student groups, providing mentorship, fostering opportunities for growth and leadership development, and offering guidance that supports career readiness.

As a Student Activities Coordinator, you will contribute meaningfully to shaping the student experience by serving as a dynamic role model, promoting student-centered support, and enhancing the overall quality of campus life.

*The Student Activities Coordinator position is an ANTICIPATED VACANCY for 6/1/2026.*

**This is a full time (40 hours per week); 11-month position (no work in July).**

****Position is on second shift and is eligible for shift premium pay.****

Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C
of the General Statutes.

About the North Carolina School for the Deaf:

The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a specialty school for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two), with a catchment area encompassing the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina. Established in 1894, the school provided significant milestones in deaf and blind education.

North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) operates per the academic calendar, from August to May, with additional summer programming in June. Students are typically present on campus Sunday afternoons through Friday afternoons. In general, support services and administration operate year-round.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Program Coordination

• Plan, prepare and coordinate student activities schedules, including reviewing and comparing costs, safety concerns etc.
• Partner with campus departments to deliver specialized training and resources.
• Monitor students regularly to ensure safety, well-being, and engagement in residential programs.
• Maintain training schedules, materials, and documentation.

Student and Staff Support/Mentoring

• Provide coaching and mentorship to residential life staff and student leaders.
• Support staff in applying learned skills to real-life situations within the dorm.
• Collaborate with supervisors to address performance gaps through targeted training.
• Provide guidance to students individually and in groups on personal, social, and behavioral matters; enforce residential policies and report serious infractions.
• Communicate with parents/guardians as needed regarding student concerns or updates.
• Supervise study halls, after-school activities, and residential programming.
• Oversee student supervision in shared spaces, including cafeterias.
• Coordinate transportation for student activities during assigned shifts.
• Arrange interpreters and ensure accessibility of services when needed.
• Respond to student emergencies and coordinate appropriate care.
• Ensure staff provide proper supervision and maintain safe, clean, and supportive living environments.
• Respond promptly to communications within residential facilities and across departments.
• Oversee and coordinate student routines such as laundry and daily living tasks.
• Review staff and student logbooks and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct shift transitions, addressing prior incidents and ongoing concerns with incoming staff.
• Ensure daily programming and activities are planned and implemented
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned.

Administrative

• Prepares and implements staff schedules, coordinates dorm coverage and approve time entries for staff weekly.
• Respond to and manage communications (phone calls, emails, memos, letters) from staff, parents, and the public in a timely and professional manner.
• Oversee building safety procedures, including conducting fire drills and submitting required reports to the Safety Officer and relevant personnel.
• Complete nightly dormitory reports and required documentation.
• Conduct staff observations, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement on an ongoing basis.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the overall mission and effectiveness of NCSD Student Life.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in child development, special education, education or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience with the population served, in a residential program, or in a goal-oriented program;

or

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of the above experience;

or

Associate’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of the above experience, one of which must have been supervisory;

or

High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five years of the above experience, two of which must have been supervisory.

Employee Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers the best comprehensive benefits for employees with little to no waiting period(s).

*This is an anticipated vacancy on 6/1/2026. The position is a full-time, 11month position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, 401k, health, dental and vision insurance.**

To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

Recruitment Salary Range $40,000 to $44,000 (Dependent on qualifying education and relevant experience.)

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Supplemental Information:

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Pursuant to House Bill 11,  all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C
of the General Statutes.

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.

Application Process
 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety and review BEFORE submission. Applications can only be submitted once.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

• The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 

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:

Wendy Charlene Helmig

Recruiter Email:

WENDY.HELMIG@NCSD.K12.NC.US