Shelton Leadership Center Temporary Professional

Shelton Leadership Center Temporary Professional

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Serving the state of North Carolina and the broader community is a cornerstone of our land‑grant mission at NC State University. Through the Shelton Leadership Center, we are committed to continuously enhancing and deepening our work related to values‑based leadership across the university, state, and world. This temporary position focuses on researching, writing, and assessing data for the Carnegie Classification application.

The editor will manage project timelines, collaborate with staff, and develop content for multimedia and database tracking. The position reports to the director of the Shelton Leadership Center.

Posting Number: PG195652TM
Position Number: 23

WTL
40
Position Type:
Temporary
Is Time Limited:
Yes (6 months)

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs aimed at building a thriving wolfpack community

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part‑Time or Full‑Time Employment status.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Temporary‑Professional Non Faculty

25–30 hrs per week – February 15 – June 15, 2026.

• Serve as the coordinating editor for the Carnegie Leadership for Public Good application.
• Ensure the Classification application is free of errors, consistent in tone, and a compelling read for Carnegie reviewers.
• Submit a complete Classification application before June 15, 2026.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and disseminating news releases, briefings, reports, presentations, and other public written materials to communicate about the classification process.
• Assist with assessment projects related to SLC programs that contribute to the application as examples.
• Provide relevant updates to SLC’s Communication Assistant Director to submit to the Provost’s monthly newsletter.
• Use up‑to‑date best practices regarding accessibility.
• Contribute to other executive‑level writing projects as needed.
• Work collaboratively with staff across the University to help manage the Classification project.
• Schedule, create, and disseminate a scheduled stream of content related to the Classification process.
• Respond promptly to emails from colleagues and external partners.
• Manage tasks independently using team project management software.
• Develop a story development tool offered through the Carnegie Classification Website for the Shelton Leadership Center and University Communications.
• Ensure that Carnegie stories are reflected in Collaboratory associated with the Classification Website.
• Provide source stories for news posts, social media posts, and e‑newsletter.

Bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant experience.

• Strong writing skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and data into compelling stories and narratives.
• Strong project management skills to assist in completing the Carnegie Classification successfully and on time.
• Portfolio that shows professional editing and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and steward relationships with campus stakeholders.
• Ability to be productive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and firm deadlines.
• High level of self‑direction.
• Ability to use Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
• Experience working in and/or deep knowledge of a higher education landscape setting.

• Knowledge of leadership co‑curricular and scholarship.
• Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.

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Valid NC Driver’s License required? No
Commercial Driver’s License required? No

Job Open Date: 12/11/2025

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