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Pack Family Ally Program

Student Leaders

Being a Pack Family Ally (PA) is a paid leadership position that allows students to develop various necessary technical and soft skills while enhancing connections with Wolfpack families and the university community.

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 2024-2025 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

Is your student interested in becoming a Pack Family Ally?

The 2024-2025 application has now closed. Please check back in the spring for hiring information.

Questions?

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