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POSITION TYPE: 12 Month, EHRA Exempt Professional Staff (EPS), FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $96,000

Hiring salary will be determined based on education, experience, equity, budget, and market considerations.

NCSSM and the Human Resources Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse application pool for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu.

Description of Duties:

This position is in-person with flexible/remote hybrid options. Some travel may be required from Morganton to Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill to attend meetings, workshops, training, etc.

This position is an HR Generalist position that serves as the Assistant HR Director at the NCSSM-Morganton campus and will report to the NCSSM Associate Vice Chancellor for HR who is located at the Durham campus. The position incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and strategic planning of human resources operations and support across all employee types including faculty and non-faculty employees and temporary employees assigned to the Morganton campus. This includes interpretation of state and UNC system HR policies, providing consultation and advice on HR issues and concerns, and developing and implementing both local and the institution's HR strategies and plans within Morganton. This position is responsible for ensuring that Morganton's personnel actions and activities are compliant with relevant federal, state, and UNC system policies and support the institution's strategic plan and goals.. The position incumbent will be responsible for integrating HR best practices within Morganton.

- Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Manage the strategic recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes for the Morganton campus for faculty and staff, including reviewing and qualifying candidates and entering new hire actions into Beacon (state HRIS system).

- Classification and Compensation: Advise Morganton campus departments and hiring managers on classification needs and staffing requirements with a broad understanding of both short- and long-term goals of unit management.

- Policy, Planning and Process Improvement: Identify trends that could affect strategic planning objectives and/or operational resources for the Morganton campus. Administer various human resource plans and procedures for all Morganton staff (temporary, SHRA, and EHRA). Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with federal, state and UNC system employment laws and regulations.

- HR Reporting, Data Management and Systems: Assure that Morganton HR transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner with attention to data integrity. Support NCSSM-Morganton strategic initiatives as required and utilize effective problem solving and project management skills to ensure timelines, budgets and milestones are met or exceeded. Track and analyze key metrics to monitor customer satisfaction and continuously improve HR service delivery to Morganton customers.

Produce reports and analysis for management regarding HR trends and metrics utilizing relevant institutional or local reporting tools.

- Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, and Organization Development: Serve as a local resource on employee relations issues and concerns and partner closely with the Associate VC for HR on employee and management relations in addressing specific complaints and concerns. Develop NCSSM wide training and professional development opportunities for employees and managers including working with outside entities to bring training opportunities to NCSSM.

- Benefits and Leave Administration: Ensure that key benefits and payroll information is appropriately disseminated within the Morganton campus. Ensure Morganton employees are enrolled in benefits during onboarding, open enrollment, and qualifying life events. Work with the Associate VC for HR and CHRO on employee accommodation requests,

After the initial training period, this position will have remote work options and work/life flexibility.

• Experience working with employment eligibility verification, including the form I-9 and the E-Verify system.

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, ADA) and have prior experience in consulting with employees and departments on some combination of recruitment, compensation, employee relations, position classification, training and development, or employee benefits matters.

• Desire HR Professional certification (e.g., SPHR, PHR, SHRM-C, etc.).

• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, best practices and their theoretical bases, demonstrated by the ability to apply and interpret a variety of interrelated policies, procedures and programs for clients and address clients' non-routine issues.

• Demonstrated experience dealing with sensitive personnel issues and maintaining confidential information.

• Effective problem-solver with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise sound judgment and discretion.

• Successful project management experience, including meeting numerous deadlines and objectives and managing multiple projects.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with all levels of management and staff and have the ability to promote a high level of integrity among all staff.

• Outstanding organizational skills.

• Refined written and oral communication skills.

• Strong initiative and work ethic in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment.

• Ability to work independently but also work as a collaborative team member and play an integral part in creating a positive work environment.

• Creativity, adaptability and diplomatic skills.

• Proficiency with all Google Suite apps/products (Google Mail, Calendar, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.).

• Proficiency to learn new HRIS systems.

Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Prefer five years human resources experience as an HR Generalist; experience in higher education HR, preferable experience with UNC System or State of NC.

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation: EPS (Exempt Professional Staff) employees receive 24 days per year. Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year.

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Personal Observance Day, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays: 12 days per year

Benefits: The University System offers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs.

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals. Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions.

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the for information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option - 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium - other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

About NCSSM:

(NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM's seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor's degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, please read the NCSSM and visit .

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link:

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Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at .

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer