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Parents and Families Services

Pack Family Ally Program

Being a Pack Family Ally is a paid leadership position that provides students with the opportunity to develop a variety of necessary technical and soft skills while enhancing connections with Wolfpack families and the university community.

Interested in becoming a Pack Family Ally?

Thank you for your interest in working with the Office of Parents and Families Services. The 2024-2025 application has now closed.

Who is an ideal Pack Family Ally?

  • A positive role model who is actively involved – both in and outside of the classroom
  • Comfortable leading group discussions and working closely with parents, staff, students and faculty
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Professional, confident and articulate
  • Outgoing and friendly

What are the qualifications?

  • Candidates must be current NC State students who will  be enrolled for the entire 2023-2024 academic year
  • Eligible students must have accumulated 30+ credits by the beginning of the fall 2024 semester after hiring
  • Must be in good academic standing
  • Considered an upstanding member of the NC State community who does not have an unresolved student conduct record with the university

What are the time commitments?

  • Support all Parents and Families Services sponsored activities, signature events and various partner programs
  • Required attendance at the Pack Family Ally leadership training and retreat held semesterly
  • Fulfill a minimum of 3.0 (max 12) office hours weekly between August-November and January-April (December and May be scheduled based upon availability)
  • Weekly and monthly team meetings during the academic year held virtually

What are the benefits of being a Pack Family Ally?

  • Small team collaboration
  • Enhanced customer service training
  • Paid position on campus with flexible hours
  • Experience with event planning and implementation
  • Strengthening of people skills
  • Social media management and blog writing experience
  • Opportunities for small and large group presentations – public speaking skills
  • Experience working with a diverse audience
  • Networking opportunities

Questions?

If your student is interested in learning more or has additional questions, please email ncstateparents@ncsu.edu with the subject “Ask a PFA” or call (919) 515.2441.