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MarineQuest Summer Program Bus Driver 2026

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 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: MarineQuest - 31405
Vacancy Number: TSP5586PST
Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary
Job Category: Unspecified
FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
Operate a New Hanover County activity bus, or passenger van to safely transport program participants between events and locations, according to the program schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Work as a team with MarineQuest instructors and other bus drivers
• Remain with bus or group during work hours
• General cleanliness and upkeep of the vehicle
• Report maintenance needs to supervisors immediately
• Adhere to all New Hanover County School Bus policies and procedures, as well as UNCW MarineQuest policies and procedures

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must possess necessary licenses to drive assigned vehicle (Commercial NC Driver's License)
• Current New Hanover County Schools bus driver
• Experience transporting K-12 students on an activity bus
• Clean driving record

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Interest in marine environments
• First Aid and CPR Certification

Required Certifications or Licensure:

• Commercial NC Driver's License

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:


College/School Information:


Work Hours: Half-day positions: 7:15AM - 12:15PM Monday - Friday ; Full-day 7:15AM - 4:15PM Monday-Thursday, and 7:15AM - 1:45PM Friday; Evenings 6 PM- 9:15PM & Friday 7:15AM - 9:00AM
Work Days: Daytime position: Monday - Friday; Evening positions: Sunday, Thursday, Friday mornings
Hours Per Week: Half-day positions 20-25 hours, Full-day positions 40 hours, Evening positions 5-15 hours
Type of Position:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $17 - $19 per hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. 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.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.



Job Posting Date: 12/09/2025
Job Closing Date: 6/30/2026

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

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38851

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.







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