Summer Ventures Residential Staff 2025

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks dedicated individuals to join the Summer Ventures Residential Staff. This unique role involves overseeing the safety and engagement of students aged 16 to 17 in a residential setting. Staff will lead a variety of educational and recreational activities, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters learning and personal growth. With a focus on teamwork and community, this temporary position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while gaining valuable experience in educational programming and student support.

Benefits

Housing provided

Some meals included

Qualifications

• Completion of 2 years toward a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR Certification required by June 16, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and behavior of students in a residential setting.
• Organize and lead educational and recreational activities.

Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Education

2 years toward a bachelor's degree

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Posting Details

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.

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.

Pay varies by position and is based on qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional compensation includes housing and some meals when working.

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.

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.

University Information
Department	MarineQuest - 31405
External Link to Posting	https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34438
Vacancy Number	TSP5433PST
Working Title	Summer Ventures Residential Staff 2025
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	The Summer Ventures Residential Staff is responsible for overseeing the safety and behavior of the Summer Ventures students (ages 16 - 17) in a residential setting. Residential staff must live in the residential hall for the duration of the position. Staff will organize and lead educational, recreational, and life-skill activities for individual and group participation. Residential staff will ensure students adhere to their academic schedules and maintain a safe and healthy environment in the residential hall. Duties include: Supervising students during meals, free time, activities, and transitions on campus. Enforcement of the student code of conduct. Conflict resolution between students. Leading and developing evening programming and recreational activities. May be required to supervise and document students taking personal medications. Communicating with students, parents, and other staff.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Completion of 2 years toward a bachelor's degree or equivalent. First Aid and CPR Certification (certification must be obtained by June 16, 2025) Valid driver's license
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience	Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree Experience in completing a research project in STEM. Housing and residence life experience involving children or young adults.
Required Certifications or Licensure	First Aid and CPR Certification (certification must be obtained by June 16, 2025) Valid driver's license
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours	Monday - Friday 7:00am - 8:15am and 3:45pm - 11:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 11:00pm
Work Days	Saturday - Sunday
Hours Per Week	45 hours per week for Monday - Friday and 2 working weekends with ~40 hours of overtime Saturday and Sunday.
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range	$14.00 - $17.00/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Job Posting Date	12/13/2024
Job Closing Date	06/01/2025
EEO Statement
Eligibility for Employment
Number of Openings	Multi-Positions