Temporary Office Support Pool - UNCW 14A

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is seeking candidates for the Temporary Office Support Pool - UNCW 14A. This temporary position will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the close date.

The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Work involves entry level administrative tasks such as reception, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and other basic office skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with generally accepted office software programs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Apply policies and procedures to the work performed in the department.
• Note: Some assignments may require knowledge of UNCW policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work involves entry level administrative assignments that are related to reception, public contact, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and other basic administrative skills.
• Some assignments require professional level skills related to reception, public contact, coordination of processes or programs, word processing, composition, spreadsheet, email, and other administrative skills.
• Some assignments may require specialized knowledge of departmental programs or policies, travel reimbursements, and other UNCW specific procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Office software

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Temporary Office Support Pool - UNCW 14A

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note, this temporary position will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the close date. The length of the assignment will be based on department need 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.

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.

A public institution with over 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 MBA 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.

Working Title Temporary Office Support Pool - UNCW 14A

Job Title

Job Category

Job Category Clerical & Office Support

FLSA for Position

FLSA for Position Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Work involves entry level administrative assignments that are related to reception, public contact, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and other basic administrative skills.

Some assignments require professional level skills related to reception, public contact, coordination of processes or programs, word processing, composition, spreadsheet, email, and other administrative skills.

Some assignments may require specialized knowledge of departmental programs or policies, travel reimbursements, and other UNCW specific procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to:
  • Work with generally accepted office software programs.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
  • Apply policies and procedures to the work performed in the department.

Note: Some assignments may require knowledge of UNCW policies and procedures.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

Work Hours Varies

Work Days

Work Days Varies

Hours Per Week Varies

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $10 - $20 / hour

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 07/03/2025

Job Closing Date

Job Closing Date 11/15/2026

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

Number of Openings Multi-Positions

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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