Office of HBCU Outreach Fellow
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Description of Work
SALARY RANGE:$28.08$29.36Strategic Initiatives and Program Support (SIPS) Data and Information Branch
About the Role
NCDOTs Office of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Outreach Program educates the public and builds strategic alliances that support NCDOTs commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce through its engagement with HBCUs and minority serving institutions.
The program focuses on workforce development through recruitment innovation education and engagement. These are components essential to achieve NCDOTs mission of connecting people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina.
As a multimodal transportation agency the department manages the states highways ferries aviation rail public transit and bicycle pedestrian paths. The HBCU Outreach program strengthens this development through the cultivation of diverse students and strategic alliances with HBCU/MSI.
Through outreach efforts students and alumni of HBCU/MSI are provided the opportunity to work with NCDOT professionals as interns and fellows while the institutions can create innovative and cuttingedge research projects supporting transportation.
What Will You Do:
- Create materials for internship and fellowship programs (flyers invitations presentations reports).
- Conduct basic research for potential external partnership sources and maintain database; support Office of HBCU Outreach initiatives.
- Establish and maintain positive interagency relationships with state agencies college and university partners and various stakeholders to gather and share information and best practices.
- Regularly discuss common goals and challenges with office.
- Strategize with office to determine what resources are needed to identify and hire interns and fellows.
- Attend career fairs career events community outreach events agency events for recruitment and outreach initiatives.
- Assist with HR and administrative functions such as onboarding documentation offboarding documentation inventory management etc.
- Collaborate and assist with internship fellowship mentorship and K12 initiatives.
What Skills You Possess
- Working knowledge of administrative and office techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong computer and organizational skills.
- Ability to research coordinate organize and present data.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Strong interpersonal/ human relations skills and ability to work collaboratively with various partners.
- Interest in working with college students and K12 students.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software to include Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Website: NCDOT: HBCU/MSI Fellows ProgramKnowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Eligibility Requirements- Must possess bachelors degree from or be currently enrolled in masters or professional level program (e.g. Law School) at an accredited North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) earned betweenOr be a current graduate or law school student.
- Must provide proof of College or University attendance/graduation by attaching a transcript (official or unofficial)
To help you with your interview we suggest that you do your research: know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying. We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member friend or mentor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Must possess bachelors degree from or be currently enrolled in masters or professional level program (e.g. Law School) at an accredited North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) earned betweenOr be a current graduate or law school student.
Supplemental and Contact Information
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
Apply to the department listed on posting
An Equal Opportunity Employer NC State Government
Employment Type
Full-Time
