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University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the states 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.
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 nations only bachelors degree program focused on coastal engineering. The universitys efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department: MarineQuest External Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38042 Vacancy Number: TSP5587PST Working Title: MarineQuest Weekend Instructors 2026 Job Title: Camp Aide Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary Job Category: Unspecified FLSA for Position: Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position MarineQuest Summer Program Weekend Instructors are with students from the late afternoon until lights out on Fridays and again from wake-up to lights out on Saturday and Sunday. Weekend Staff will communicate relevant information with day and overnight staff and ensure student success. Overnight Instructors conduct recreational activities for individual and group participation and supervise downtime and meals. Staff are required to transport students, typically in 15-passenger vans. Staff may be required to supervise and document students taking personal medications.
Learn more about the Weekend Instructor position here.
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Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Required Certifications or Licensure
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Work Hours
Working weekends are June 12-14, June 26-28, July 3-5 (includes holiday pay), and July 17-19.
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Type of Position: Anticipated Hiring Range 12 - 18 hour - dependent on qualifications and specific position.
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.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 9, 2026. The first offers will be given in mid-March. Pay varies by position and is based on qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional compensation includes meals when working.
Job Posting Date: 12/19/2025 Job Closing Date: 06/30/2026
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her 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.
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
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