Temporary Project Support-- Office of Institutional Effectiveness

University of North Carolina Wilmington   Wilmington, NC   Full-time     Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 5, 2024
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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

Institutional Research & Planning - 31700

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/30509

Vacancy Number

TSP5283PST

Working Title

Temporary Project Support-- Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Job Title

Temp Position Type

SHRA Temporary

Job Category

Administrative & Managerial

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The temporary employee will complete a variety of projects/tasks in a support role to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness: This position will be primarily but not limited to importing and entering confidential faculty research and scholarship information into a cloud-based platform called Watermark Faculty Success. Training and reference resources will be provided for all duties associated with this project. A confidentiality statement will need to be signed.

Essential functions of the position include:
  • Importing faculty information into Watermark Faculty Success
  • Reviewing for accuracy and data entry as appropriate
  • Communicating with faculty through email, phone calls, and Zoom
  • Updating project management software
  • Prepare research reports as appropriate
  • Other duties as assign
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
  • Strong grammar and writing skills
  • Strong critical thinking and analytic skills
  • Strong technical skills/experience: Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Acrobat
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skill
  • Excellent administrative skills and customer service skill
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • Computer proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat
  • Availability to work face-to-face in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness; 15-20 hours a week
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

N/A

Required Certifications or Licensure

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

Varies

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week

up to 29 hours

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$20.00/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a temporary position.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date

04/04/2024

Job Closing Date

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
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  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of 3 Professional References
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