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Position/Classification Title Student Career Counselor (Recruiter) Working Title Employment and Job Skills Coordinator Position Number 617503 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time Tenure Track No FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months If time limited, duration date Department Hiring Range EEO-1 Category Professionals SOC Code 25-9099 - Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
The School of Education oversees the university’s educator preparation program (EPP). The EPP is
multifaceted and provides many services and programming in the area of teacher education. The
overarching goal of the School of Education is to prepare students for careers in education.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of the Employment and Job Skills Coordinator is to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in obtaining and sustaining competitive, integrated employment by providing individualized career exploration, job development, and on-the-job coaching. This position works directly with students and employers to build job-specific and transferable workplace skills, promote self-advocacy and professionalism, and ensure appropriate supports are in place to facilitate success and increasing independence. Through person-centered planning, employer collaboration, and ongoing progress monitoring, the Employment and Job Skills Coordinator will help students translate postsecondary experiences into meaningful employment outcomes aligned with their interests, strengths, and long-term goals
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Primary Responsibilities And Duties
Function Advocacy Skills Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Posting Number EPA03495P Open Date 04/08/2026 Date desired for closing or initial review Close Date 04/22/2026 Open Until Filled No Date Position Available Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Details
Position Information
Position/Classification Title Student Career Counselor (Recruiter) Working Title Employment and Job Skills Coordinator Position Number 617503 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time Tenure Track No FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months If time limited, duration date Department Hiring Range EEO-1 Category Professionals SOC Code 25-9099 - Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
- Community Service Leave
- NC State – Health Benefits
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount and more.
The School of Education oversees the university’s educator preparation program (EPP). The EPP is
multifaceted and provides many services and programming in the area of teacher education. The
overarching goal of the School of Education is to prepare students for careers in education.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of the Employment and Job Skills Coordinator is to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in obtaining and sustaining competitive, integrated employment by providing individualized career exploration, job development, and on-the-job coaching. This position works directly with students and employers to build job-specific and transferable workplace skills, promote self-advocacy and professionalism, and ensure appropriate supports are in place to facilitate success and increasing independence. Through person-centered planning, employer collaboration, and ongoing progress monitoring, the Employment and Job Skills Coordinator will help students translate postsecondary experiences into meaningful employment outcomes aligned with their interests, strengths, and long-term goals
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to provide person-centered academic coaching that supports diverse learning needs and promotes student independence in a postsecondary environment.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty and instructional staff to facilitate inclusive learning experiences while maintaining academic integrity.
- Ability to plan, monitor, and document student academic progress using data-informed and goal-driven practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, faculty, and multidisciplinary program staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field
- Master’s preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to working and serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Relevant experience working in engagement, coordination, community partnerships, or student services in higher education or nonprofit/community settings.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
n/a
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Primary Responsibilities And Duties
Function Advocacy Skills Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Ability to provide person-centered academic coaching that supports diverse learning needs and promotes student independence in a postsecondary environment.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty and instructional staff to facilitate inclusive learning experiences while maintaining academic integrity.
- Ability to plan, monitor, and document student academic progress using data-informed and goal-driven practices
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, families, faculty, and multidisciplinary program staff.
Posting Number EPA03495P Open Date 04/08/2026 Date desired for closing or initial review Close Date 04/22/2026 Open Until Filled No Date Position Available Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- Other Document
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).