Student Employment

A student employee moves equipment for event setup at the student center.

Student Employment

Working as a member of the NC State Student Centers team, students gain valuable experience and develop skills that can be transferred to their individual career paths.

NC State Student Centers as a department prioritizes students leading operations. Working for the NC State Student Centers not only provides a flexible schedule but also provides a dynamic environment to learn and enhance skills that will benefit you now and in the future.

NC State Student Centers Learning Objectives

Promote Diversity

  • Promote a diverse environment where all feel welcomed. 
    • Communicate clearly and effectively to a diverse audience including peers, supervisors, and guests.
    • Engage with others to create a welcoming environment.
    • Respect beliefs, ideas and viewpoints different from their own.

Develop Transferable Skills

  • Help students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills transferable to future goals.
    • Identify and articulate personal and professional skills developed through the employment experience.
    • Demonstrate initiative and work autonomously to achieve department goals.
    • Enhance transferable skills through leadership and supervision of others.
    • Recognize current resources and identify needs to successfully accomplish tasks.

Practice Critical Thinking

  • Provide students with an environment to practice critical thinking and problem-solving.
    • Make informed decisions through critical and creative assessment of a situation.
    • Prepare for the unexpected and manage time effectively.
    • Develop, communicate, and execute a plan; reflect and articulate on decision-making process.
    • Apply emergency procedures to ensure the safety of others.
    • Develop skills relative to future goals through experiential learning.

Increase Awareness

  • Increase awareness of campus resources available to students, faculty and staff.
    • Obtain and apply information related to their job at NCSSC.
    • Provide excellent customer service.
    • Utilize campus resources for personal and professional development.

Experience Community

  • Experience a sense of belonging and express pride in our community.
    • Promote the Wolfpack community by creating a welcoming and warm environment for others.
    • Work cooperatively with others as a leader or member of a group towards a common goal.
    • Take pride in their work, respect the facilities, and set an example for others to follow.