Temporary Employment

At North Carolina A&T State University, temporary staff are a critical a part of our workforce. Temporary employment opportunities are available in a variety of campus departments for short term-assignments in fields ranging from skilled trades to administrative support.

The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) authorizes temporary employees to fill a workforce need for a limited term, generally three to six months, but not to exceed eleven (11) consecutive months without a lapse in employment. This mandatory lapse in employment must be a minimum of 31-consecutive days with the employee being eligible for rehire on the 32nd day. All temporary employees are subject to this 31-day break unless they fall in one of the five exempt categories:

· Retirees: those individuals who certify they are drawing a retirement income and/or social security benefits who are not available for or seeking permanent employment. Employees who retire from the State of North Carolina and receive a pension through the state are limited in the salary amount they can continue to receive as a temporary employee for the state. State retirees should contact Benefits in the Division of Human Resources for additional information on the income limits.

· Full-time students: undergraduate taking at least twelve (12) semester hours or graduate student taking at least nine (9) semester hours. Proof of course enrollment/schedule must be provided each semester to qualify.

· Interns: students who, regardless of the number of credit hours enrolled, work to gain occupational experience for a period of time not to exceed three months

· Externs: students who regardless of the number of credit hours enrolled, are employed as part of a written agreement between the state and an academic institution through which the student is paid and earns course credit

· Inmates: who are in a work-release program.

Unemployment Benefits

Temporary employees who are subject to the mandatory separation are eligible to file for unemployment through the North Carolina Department of Commerce Employment Security. To obtain information regarding unemployment benefits, visit https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment. For questions regarding unemployment, contact Cynthia Reid, Employee Relations Specialist, at careid3@ncat.edu.

Health Benefits

If you are currently enrolled in the state offered High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), the University will continue to pay the employer share of the premium, however you will still be responsible for your portion to avoid a lapse in coverage. Although you may opt to end your HDHP, you have the option to continue health benefits without interruption: 

Option 1: If your Temporary Employment ends:

  • Your High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) will terminate on your last date of employment.
  • You will receive a COBRA Package to continue health Coverage from iTEDIUM

 Option 2: To continue health benefits without interruption:

  • Should you choose not to continue your employment after the 31-day mandatory separation, your High Deductible Health Plan through North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will be terminated.
You will receive a COBRA Package to continue health Coverage from iTEDIUM 

For questions regarding health benefits, contact Marcie Rowdy, Benefits Manager, at mlrowdy@ncat.edu.

 

Unemployment Benefits

Temporary employees who are subject to the mandatory separation are eligible to file for unemployment through the North Carolina Department of Commerce Employment Security. To obtain information regarding unemployment benefits, visit https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment. For questions regarding unemployment, contact Cynthia Reid, Employee Relations Specialist, at careid3@ncat.edu.

1. The hiring department interested in hiring a temporary employee should submit a request to TemporaryEmployment@ncat.edu and will be reviewed by Staffing Support Specialist, Julie Thompson.

2. The Division of Human Resources will maintain various Temporary Pools however, if the criteria for the position does not accurately align with the pool position, the hiring department will need to submit a Temporary Posting Template. This form will be used to create a temporary position

3. All candidates must complete an electronic application for employment. The department will be provided with applicants and will be responsible for interviews and making a selection.

4. Once the hiring department has selected a candidate, they will notify the Staffing Support Specialist who will initiate a background check.

5. Once the background check has cleared, the hiring department will be requested to submit an Electronic Personnel Action Form (ePAF) for temporary hourly or temporary salaried employees. The upcoming orientation dates will be provided at that time and the ePAF will need to be submitted

6. The Staffing Support Specialist will host Temporary Employment Orientation bi-weekly on the first day of the bi-weekly pay cycle (unless otherwise specified).

1. The hiring department interested in hiring a temporary employee should submit a request to TemporaryEmployment@ncat.edu and will be reviewed by Staffing Support Specialist, Julie Thompson.

2. The Division of Human Resources will maintain various Temporary Pools however, if the criteria for the position does not accurately align with the pool position, the hiring department will need to submit a Temporary Posting Template. This form will be used to create a temporary position

3. All candidates must complete an electronic application for employment. The department will be provided with applicants and will be responsible for interviews and making a selection.

4. Once the hiring department has selected a candidate, they will notify the Staffing Support Specialist who will initiate a background check.

5. Once the background check has cleared, the hiring department will be requested to submit an Electronic Personnel Action Form (ePAF) for temporary hourly or temporary salaried employees. The upcoming orientation dates will be provided at that time and the ePAF will need to be submitted

6. The Staffing Support Specialist will host Temporary Employment Orientation bi-weekly on the first day of the bi-weekly pay cycle (unless otherwise specified).

If a hiring department is interested in extending the temporary assignment, they will need to submit a new ePAF. The hiring department should be mindful of the 31-day break requirement and should be factoring the break when extending appointments.

When the University is unable to find viable candidates to fill vacant positions, approved vendors will be contracted to provide qualified candidates. Currently, this process is managed by University Procurement.

1. The Division of Human Resources (DHR) will be provided background clearance from the approved vendor. 2. The hiring department will have the employee complete the HR-Affiliate-OneID-Request-Form.pdf and return it to TemporaryEmployment@ncat.edu for processing.

3. The employee will receive their university credentials sent to the email address they provided on the HR Affiliate ONEID Request Form.

4. For additional questions, regarding approved vendors, reach out to Procurement Services via office phone (336)334-7555 or via email purchase@ncat.edu.

Temporary employees who work thirty or more hours per week are eligible to enroll in the state offered High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The health plan is managed by iTEDIUM. The employee will be responsible for making their payments, as payroll deduction will not be taken for temporary employees. For questions or additional information regarding health benefits, contact Ana Bracetty @ adbracetty@ncat.edu.