Shelton Leadership Center Temporary Professional

PG195652TM

23WTL40

Temporary

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. To illustrate our deep commitment to the state and beyond, we are applying to be classified as a leadership for public purpose institution by the Carnegie Foundation.

This temporary position is focused on researching, writing and assessing data for the Carnegie Classification application. The role involves ensuring the application is compelling and error-free, managing project timelines, and collaborating with university staff to communicate effectively about the classification process. The editor will also collaborate to assist in developing content related to multimedia, and database tracking with staff, faculty and administrators across the university to establish an infrastructure for maintaining data collection for the classification for leadership efforts. The position will report to the director of the Shelton Leadership Center.

Yes

6 months

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What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
  
  

Raleigh, North Carolina

Shelton Leadership Center

Temporary-Professional NonFaculty

Shelton Leadership Center Temporary Professional

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

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., metrics/stats, narrative writing, annual reports, etc.) into compelling stories and narratives.
• Strong project management skills to assist in completing the Carnegie Classification successfully and on time.
• A 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 Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.

N/A

No

No

$31 per hour

12/11/2025

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