December 2023 Commencement Assistance Meeting
All Commencement Assistants must attend the training session held several days before Commencement. Dates and time of assistance meeting TBD.
Commencement Assistant Compensation
Commencement is an essential campus-wide program designed to recognize and celebrate graduates of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. This momentous occasion, welcoming more than 20,000 graduates and guests this fall, requires significant commitment from faculty and staff at the university.
As such, the following compensation policies are in place to ensure fair and consistent compensation for employees who serve as a Commencement Assistant above and beyond their assigned role at UNCW. View full Compensation Policy. If you have trouble accessing this document, please contact the Office of Transition Programs.
SHRA Attending ceremonies
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SHRA Non-Exempt |
SHRA Exempt and EHRA |
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Friday 2 p.m. Ceremony*
staff can choose to work either or both
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Employees should obtain permission from their supervisor to flex their time during the work week to offset the additional time worked. (read more) |
Employees should obtain permission from their supervisor on an adjusted work schedule. (read more) |
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Friday 6 p.m. Ceremony**
staff can choose to work either or both
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Compensation will be based on the employee’s hourly rate for their primary assignment. * (read more) |
Employees will receive $90 for front-of-house service and $45 for back-of-house service. (read more) |
Saturday Ceremonies***
staff must commit to working both ceremonies |
Compensation will be based on the employee’s hourly rate for their primary assignment. (read more) |
Employees will receive $180 for front-of-house service and $90 for back-of-house service. (read more) |
Please direct questions to commencement@uncw.edu or call the Office of Transition Programs at 910.962.3089.
