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MarineQuest Summer Program Support Staff and RAs

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department needs with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. Candidate applications will be reviewed starting February 19, 2024. After that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Pay varies by position and candidate’s qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Posting Details

Posting Details

University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department MarineQuest - 31405
External Link to Posting
Vacancy Number TSP5291PST
Working Title MarineQuest Summer Program Support Staff and RAs
Job Title Camp Aide
Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary
Job Category Unspecified
FLSA for Position Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Residential Assistants – Supervise students in the residential hall during their bedtime routine and at wake up. Stay on-site overnight with students in the residential hall to respond to any overnight student needs.

Support Staff – Conducts laboratory or recreation activities for individual and group participation. Review more information about the variety of support staff positions and the expectations here, https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/community/teens-children/marinequest/join-team/employment-opportunities
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • High school graduate
  • Current undergraduate student
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Lifeguard certification preferred
  • Driver’s license preferred
Required Certifications or Licensure
  • First Aid and CPR Certification is REQUIRED for all positions (Certifications must be obtained by June 3, 2024)
  • Must complete online training modules and attend MarineQuest in-person staff training held June 3 – 7, 2024.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours RA positions: 6:30AM - 8:00AM and 9:30PM - 11:00PM Monday through Thursday, Friday AM, other support positions work hours vary
Work Days Work days vary
Hours Per Week RA positions minimum 15 hours, other support positions vary from 4 hours - 30 hours a week.
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range RAs $10 per hour plus housing, other support positions $10 - $15/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department needs with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. Candidate applications will be reviewed starting February 19, 2024. After that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Pay varies by position and candidate’s qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Job Posting Date 04/04/2024
Job Closing Date 05/29/2024
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.
Number of Openings Multi-Positions

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. What makes you a good candidate for the MarineQuest program?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. What support staff role are you interested in having? What experiences/background do you have and how have they prepared you to fill that role?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Please indicate any relevant special skills you possess (ex. current/active scuba diver, snorkeling, kayaking, art, photography, passenger, van driving, surfing, video editing, photo editing, leadership, etc.):

    (Open Ended Question)