Posting Details
Posting Details
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and globalperspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree programfocused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.
Department
Center for Education in STEM - 31403
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31046
Vacancy Number
TSP5304PST
Working Title
Summer Ventures Residential Staff 2024
Job Title
Recreation Worker I/Camp Director
Temp Position Type
SHRA Temporary
Job Category
Unspecified
FLSA for Position
Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Summer Ventures Residential staff are provided housing, most meals,and a Student Rec Center membership while working with the program.Summer Ventures is a 4-week, research immersion program forhigh-achieving, North Carolina students ages 16 & 17 interestedin pursuing STEM (learn more about the program on the Summer Ventures website ). The residential staffsupervises the SVSM students in the residential setting. Theyensure students follow the academic schedule and all policies &procedures. The residential staff will lead recreational activitiesfor individual and group participation.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Qualifications for Summer Ventures Residential Staff include:
- Must be available Monday, June 17 – 21 for staff training/prepfor students Sunday, June 23-July 3, and Sunday, July 7-20,2024.
- High school diploma and at least two years of college toward anassociate or bachelor’s degree
- At least 21 years old (for driving purposes)
- Experience as camp counselor or other position involvingsupervision of youth
- Possess strong oral communication skills to communicateeffectively with students, parents, and staff
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- College major in a STEM area or education-related field
- Experience as a Residential Assistant
- Experience as a camp counselor or other position involvingsupervision of youth (sports coaching, scout leader, tutor)
- Lifeguard certification would be a plus
Required Certifications or Licensure
- CPR /First Aid Certification
- Drivers License
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
Monday - Friday 6:45am - 8:45am and 3:30pm - 11:00pm, Saturday& Sunday 7:00am - 11:00pm
Work Days
Saturday - Sunday
Hours Per Week
50 hours per week for Monday - Friday (unless some duties had toalso be performed while on call); and additional 32 hours ofovertime for Saturday & Sunday
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
$14-$16/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note: this is a temporary position. “On call” means that youwill not earn work hours unless you are called to duty. The lengthof the assignment will be based on department need with thepossibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions arenot considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave.Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Actguidelines. Pay varies by position and is based on qualifications,knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional compensation includeshousing and some meals when working.
Job Posting Date
01/24/2024
Job Closing Date
05/31/2024
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), ourculture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization,ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed toproviding equality of educational and employment opportunity forall persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents – except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believesthat embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff andstudents is critical to our success and paramount in beingrecognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.
Number of Openings
Multi-Positions
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Describe your experience working with youth and any experienceyou have working in a residential hall. Please include the agerange you feel you are most comfortable and qualified to work with(and why):
(Open Ended Question)
- 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)
- * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2023)
- UNCW Website
- UNCW LinkedIn Page
- UNCW Twitter Account
- UNCW Employee Referral
- UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
- UNCW Job Alert
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- North Carolina Job Network
- Women in Higher Education
- Craigslist
- Career Events/Job Fairs
- Billboards/Marquee
- Other
