NCSSM-Morganton — Be a part of our new chapter
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics has become a model of cutting-edge STEM education since its inception in 1980. The first school of its kind, NCSSM has a strong record of attracting faculty, staff and students who value the experience of learning in a vibrant, innovative community. In 2022, NCSSM opened its second campus – NCSSM-Morganton – in Western NC. For more information, check out our page for prospective employees.
NCSSM fosters an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and supports community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu.
Positions are administered in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) and are referred to as Subject to the Human Resources Act or SHRA positions. However, two categories of positions have been largely exempted from coverage under this Act. These positions are considered Exempt from the Human Resources Act or EHRA. They are Instructional positions and Senior Academic & Administrative Officer (SAAO) positions. Positions that are currently open for recruitment are listed below.
NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer.
How to Apply
External applicants apply HERE.
Current employees of state agencies (not including the N.C. General Assembly or UNC System Schools) who have an NC employee Workday account, apply within the internal application portal.
For additional information or questions, please contact careers@ncssm.edu.
SHRA Career Opportunities — Morganton
EHRA Career Opportunities — Morganton
Temporary Employment Opportunities — Morganton
How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to NCSSM-Morganton Director of Capital Projects and Morganton Facilities Management, Chad Barrow, at chad.barrow@ncssm.edu.
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: University Program Specialist – Journey
WORKING TITLE: Project Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Capital Projects & Morganton Facilities Management
POSITION NUMBER: 60087962
POSITION LOCATION: Morganton
POSTING DATE: 7/24/2026
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
POSITION TYPE: Temporary, full-time (40 hours per week, 12 months)
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $59,311
Hiring salary will be determined based on education, experience, equity, budget, and market considerations.
NCSSM and the Capital Projects & Morganton Facilities Management department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.
Description of Duties:
This position would serve as a temporary project coordinator and report to the Director of Capital Projects and Morganton Facilities Management at NCSSM-Morganton.
This position will perform duties as-directed in the support of Morganton Facilities Management projects for construction, repair, maintenance, and related procurement on the NCSSM-Morganton campus.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide administrative support for projects under the supervision of the Director of Capital Projects and Morganton Facilities Management for NCSSM
- Schedule and coordinate project staff and personnel, including communication with Morganton Facilities Management staff to ensure vendor on-site personnel are checked in and managed appropriately
- Administer projects using project management software (like Asana)
- Support the Director of Capital Projects and Morganton Facilities Management by performing oversight of purchasing and project budgets forMorganton Facilities Management and Capital Projects department
- Assist with request for quote and request for bid document development, collection, organization, and filing
- Solicit quotes or bids for projects, including outreach to relevant vendors/contractors
- Track and file project costs from pricing to quotes to invoicing inside NCSSM protocols
- Collaborate with the NCSSM-Morganton Administrative Operations team and institutional Business Office to track and review invoicing for projects
- Assist with project closeout, including document collection and organization, and quality review
- Collect, track, and report proper documentation as may be required by various authorities having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, State of NC DOA, UNC System, NCSSM, OSHA, NC Department of Insurance, NC State Construction Office, NC DHHS, Burke County Health Department, and the City of Morganton
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The desired candidate would have previous building construction, building repair, or building maintenance administrative experience as well as:
- Experience in the procurement and administration of small maintenance and construction projects
- Experience soliciting, reviewing, and clarifying quotes
- Experience documenting, tracking, and reporting project financial data
- Experience receiving, reviewing, and submitting (for payment or revision) invoices with multiple line items
- Customer service experience
- Ability to occasionally traverse uneven terrain with dense foliage on foot
- Ability to perform quality review of work performed according to drawings and specifications
- Experience using project management software
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in general facilities work; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to NCSSM-Morganton Assistant Athletic Director, Ian McMichael, at ian.mcmichael@ncssm.edu.
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
POSITION LOCATION: Morganton, NC campus
POSTING DATE: 6/1/2026
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
NCSSM and the Athletics 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 applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. 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. 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:
Coaches are responsible for organizing and maintaining an Interscholastic team. Coaches are expected to create an atmosphere which will promote group and individual growth both in athletic skills and the concepts of teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Coaches should have a thorough knowledge of all NCSSM and NCHSAA athletic policies and be responsible for their implementation for their team. Coaches work with the NCSSM athletics department to communicate expectations and information to student athletes on their teams. Coaches are required to be CPR certified and to complete NFHS coursework as required by the NCHSAA. Coaches will be required to drive school vehicles so they must have a clean driving record. CDL preferred.
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
WORKING TITLE: Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,200 Stipend
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the sport of soccer techniques, and ability to plan and facilitate practical activities
throughout the fall season. The responsibilities will include assisting with the design of practice
planning, administering practice implantation, organizing and helping facilitate travel logistics, organizing match preparation, and managing match day preparation.
About NCSSM:
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (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 Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign 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 embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion, and seeks to recruit employees who share these values.
About NCSSM
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM), a constituent of the University of North Carolina System, is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors, our Online supplementary honors program, and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. 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. For more information visit ncssm.edu.
Team NCSSM Benefits
NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable. Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months. Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.
Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits for more information.