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Posting Number PG194608EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant Director, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Systems BSE Program
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; additional hours may be required for travel/events
Job Location Havelock, NC
Department Engineering Online
About the Department
The College of Engineering at NC State University created in the late 1980’s distance education programs to serve the educational needs of the citizens of North Carolina and practicing engineers and computer scientists in the region. The Office of Distance Engineering Education, known as Engineering Online, is responsible for the coordination of synchronous and asynchronous classes, registration of students, handling student issues regarding course delivery, student services, marketing of programs, and working with faculty in the development and delivery of classes.
As part of Engineering Online, NC State’s site-based Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Systems (MES) BSE Program is located on the campus of Craven Community College in Havelock, NC. The MES program serves the residents and businesses in Eastern North Carolina by attracting local students and providing a way for them to earn an NC State engineering degree without leaving the area. Students receive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering courses from the Raleigh campus through live interactive video, and the MES courses are taught by on-site NC State faculty. The program admits approximately twenty students each year and offers them a mentoring environment in which to grow their knowledge of engineering theory and practice. Further information on the program can be found at: https://www.ecfHqngr.ncsu.edu/mes.
The Havelock campus is centrally located and within 45 minutes of historic New Bern and several beach communities such as Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Cape Carteret, Pine Knoll Shores, Morehead City, and Atlantic beach.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The duties of the Assistant Director will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Management and Coordination of Engineering Labs:
- Supervise locally hired staff for engineering lab classes
- Oversee the maintenance of lab and work area equipment
- Plan for and acquire the equipment needed in the lab and work area
- Update lab manuals and maintain inventory of materials students need for the labs
Coordinate instructional support for Raleigh and local classes:
- Coordinate with Raleigh instructors special office hours and review sessions and maintain a relationship with MAE and ECE departments
- Maintain and troubleshoot DE equipment working closely with Engineering Online classroom support staff in Raleigh
- Assist students with design projects as needed
- Work closely with Havelock staff and Raleigh staff in the receipt and/or transmission of class lectures from Raleigh or other site locations, such as Asheville
Review and improve program processes and procedures to support program vision:
- Implement ABET and University continuous improvement assessment processes.
- Oversee integrated curriculum to ensure skills are effectively built as students move through the program
Manage and participate in program recruiting and outreach:
- Seek out opportunities in regional K-12 schools and community colleges to teach or expose students with the various engineering disciplines
- Develop special activities for students and their parents to visit the Havelock Engineering program.
Other Responsibilities
In addition, the Assistant Director will work closely with the Director in the following duties:
- Drive program continuous improvement
- Assist in maintaining partner relations (Cherry Point, CCC) and participate in joint initiatives
- Participate in and develop initiatives for student mentoring
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
BS in engineering and a minimum of three years in engineering practice (industry, government, or academia with extensive industry interactions).
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to communicate clearly and distinctly in verbal and written communications.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
- Must possess excellent management and organizational skills in the use of time and resources.
- Must be willing to travel to Raleigh and to high schools and/or community colleges for recruiting purposes.
- Must be willing to perform other duties as needed for the academic program.
Preferred Qualifications
- An MS degree in engineering, preferably electrical
- A demonstrated track record of mentoring, leading, and problem solving
- A demonstrated track record in developing effective processes and procedures
- Experience managing and developing engineers
- A demonstrated track record of effective engineering project management
- A demonstrated track record of successfully leading continuous improvement initiatives
- A knowledge of systems thinking and how it applies to engineering design and problem solving
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 04/17/2026
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for at least 3 professional references along with your application.
Position Details
Position Number 00109824
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 141601 - Engineering Online
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University 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.
Posting Information
Posting Number PG194608EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant Director, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Systems BSE Program
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; additional hours may be required for travel/events
Job Location Havelock, NC
Department Engineering Online
About the Department
The College of Engineering at NC State University created in the late 1980’s distance education programs to serve the educational needs of the citizens of North Carolina and practicing engineers and computer scientists in the region. The Office of Distance Engineering Education, known as Engineering Online, is responsible for the coordination of synchronous and asynchronous classes, registration of students, handling student issues regarding course delivery, student services, marketing of programs, and working with faculty in the development and delivery of classes.
As part of Engineering Online, NC State’s site-based Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Systems (MES) BSE Program is located on the campus of Craven Community College in Havelock, NC. The MES program serves the residents and businesses in Eastern North Carolina by attracting local students and providing a way for them to earn an NC State engineering degree without leaving the area. Students receive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering courses from the Raleigh campus through live interactive video, and the MES courses are taught by on-site NC State faculty. The program admits approximately twenty students each year and offers them a mentoring environment in which to grow their knowledge of engineering theory and practice. Further information on the program can be found at: https://www.ecfHqngr.ncsu.edu/mes.
The Havelock campus is centrally located and within 45 minutes of historic New Bern and several beach communities such as Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Cape Carteret, Pine Knoll Shores, Morehead City, and Atlantic beach.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The duties of the Assistant Director will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Management and Coordination of Engineering Labs:
- Supervise locally hired staff for engineering lab classes
- Oversee the maintenance of lab and work area equipment
- Plan for and acquire the equipment needed in the lab and work area
- Update lab manuals and maintain inventory of materials students need for the labs
Coordinate instructional support for Raleigh and local classes:
- Coordinate with Raleigh instructors special office hours and review sessions and maintain a relationship with MAE and ECE departments
- Maintain and troubleshoot DE equipment working closely with Engineering Online classroom support staff in Raleigh
- Assist students with design projects as needed
- Work closely with Havelock staff and Raleigh staff in the receipt and/or transmission of class lectures from Raleigh or other site locations, such as Asheville
Review and improve program processes and procedures to support program vision:
- Implement ABET and University continuous improvement assessment processes.
- Oversee integrated curriculum to ensure skills are effectively built as students move through the program
Manage and participate in program recruiting and outreach:
- Seek out opportunities in regional K-12 schools and community colleges to teach or expose students with the various engineering disciplines
- Develop special activities for students and their parents to visit the Havelock Engineering program.
Other Responsibilities
In addition, the Assistant Director will work closely with the Director in the following duties:
- Drive program continuous improvement
- Assist in maintaining partner relations (Cherry Point, CCC) and participate in joint initiatives
- Participate in and develop initiatives for student mentoring
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
BS in engineering and a minimum of three years in engineering practice (industry, government, or academia with extensive industry interactions).
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to communicate clearly and distinctly in verbal and written communications.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
- Must possess excellent management and organizational skills in the use of time and resources.
- Must be willing to travel to Raleigh and to high schools and/or community colleges for recruiting purposes.
- Must be willing to perform other duties as needed for the academic program.
Preferred Qualifications
- An MS degree in engineering, preferably electrical
- A demonstrated track record of mentoring, leading, and problem solving
- A demonstrated track record in developing effective processes and procedures
- Experience managing and developing engineers
- A demonstrated track record of effective engineering project management
- A demonstrated track record of successfully leading continuous improvement initiatives
- A knowledge of systems thinking and how it applies to engineering design and problem solving
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 04/17/2026
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for at least 3 professional references along with your application.
Position Details
Position Number 00109824
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 141601 - Engineering Online
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University 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.
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Align your credentials with NC State's engineering functions
NC State engineers work across research labs, campus infrastructure, and sponsored federal projects. A degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering maps well to these functions. Credential evaluations from NACES-member services strengthen your application if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target postings tied to sponsored research grants
Engineering roles funded through federal grants at NC State often have more flexibility for visa sponsorship because the position is already tied to external funding. Look for postings that mention specific research centers or sponsored programs in the job description.
Confirm OPT authorization covers your engineering specialty
STEM OPT extensions apply to engineering graduates and give you up to three years of work authorization. NC State must be enrolled in E-Verify for your STEM OPT extension to be approved, which universities consistently are as federal contractors.
Understand how PERM timelines affect permanent residency paths
If NC State moves you toward an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card, the PERM labor certification process through the DOL typically adds 12 to 18 months before USCIS even begins reviewing your immigrant petition. Factor that into your long-term visa planning.
Use Migrate Mate to filter engineering roles by sponsorship type
NC State posts engineering openings across multiple platforms, and not all list sponsorship details upfront. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles at NC State specifically by the visa category that matches your current status, so you only apply to positions where you're eligible.
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Find Engineering at North Carolina State University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does North Carolina State University sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, NC State sponsors H-1B visas for engineering roles, particularly positions tied to research programs or ongoing technical operations. As a large public research university, NC State has an established international hiring process and works through its Office of International Services to file H-1B petitions. Cap-subject H-1B petitions require registration in April, so your start date and the timing of your offer both matter.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at North Carolina State University?
Engineering roles at NC State are posted through the university's official jobs portal at jobs.ncsu.edu. Applications typically require a resume, cover letter, and sometimes a portfolio or list of technical competencies depending on the role. For international candidates, it helps to note your current visa status and authorization type early in the process. You can also browse open engineering positions filtered by sponsorship eligibility through Migrate Mate.
Which visa types does NC State commonly use for Engineering positions?
NC State sponsors several visa categories for engineering hires, including H-1B for specialty occupation roles, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering disciplines, and J-1 for research-focused positions. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT are common entry points, particularly for recent graduates joining research teams before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship.
What qualifications does NC State expect for Engineering roles?
Most engineering positions at NC State require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering discipline. Research-oriented roles frequently prefer or require a master's or doctoral degree. Practical experience with relevant tools, lab environments, or project management frameworks adds weight to your application. For H-1B eligibility specifically, your degree field must correspond directly to the engineering duties in the job description.
How do I handle visa timing when pursuing an Engineering offer at NC State?
Timing depends heavily on your current status. If you need a new H-1B, petitions can only be filed starting April 1 for an October 1 start date, which can create a gap if your OPT expires sooner. TN and E-3 visas have no annual cap and can be processed on a rolling basis, making them faster options if you qualify. Discuss your timeline with NC State's Office of International Services as early as possible in the offer process.
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