Conference Assistant

The primary mission of Conference Assistant is to be available during summer conferences; to provide various services for conference groups. Major areas of responsibility emphasized are checking camps in and out of the residential facilities, customer service, key management, and administration.

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Questions or feedback regarding the Summer Conference Assistant application process can be directed to Teddy Howell, Assistant Director of Residence Life- Summer Operations and Administration, by email at howellt@uncw.edu.

• February 29th: Application Opens
• March 18th: Application Closes
• March 25th-29th: CA Interviews
• April 4th: Review and Notification

• Assist with walkthroughs, check-ins, and checkouts for camps and conferences.
• Assist with the key inventories of buildings in preparation of camps and conferences.
• Work desk shifts as needed with camps and conferences throughout the summer.
• Assist with summer school operations including but not limited to, check-ins, checkouts, and community-wide programming per session.
• Assist with Housing & Residence Life support with summer operations and move-in preparations as requested.
• Providing customer service to all summer school residents, camps and conferences.
• Serve in rotation for on-call responsibilities.

Because of the demanding nature of the Conference Assistant position, the Office of Housing and Residence Life places the following stipulations on those hired as Conference Assistants:

• A UNCW student
• 2.25 cumulative grade point average
• No outside jobs without permission
• All significant time commitments require the prior approval of the Conference Coordinator and Assistant Director
• Must be in good judicial standing with the university.

 Given the nature of the Conference Assistant position, please be advised that a background check is required for all successful candidates for employment. 

• Attitude that conveys a positive regard towards Housing and Residence Life and University and works cooperatively towards a successful program
• Ability in communication, leadership, teamwork, creativity and academic achievement.
• Administrative Skills for the completion of paperwork and related details associated with conference housing.
• Interest in personal growth and enthusiasm for working various campus and community constituents.
• Willingness to assume responsibility in the development of an effective living environment.

A Conference Assistant is provided a room for the summer will be paid $10.00 hourly.

UNCW Housing & Residence Life Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equal educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, age, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status 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.

Questions regarding program access may be directed to the Compliance Officer, UNCW Chancellor's Office, by phone or fax 910.962.3483.

UNCW residence halls allow all students the opportunity to become actively involved in campus life. UNCW Housing and Residence Life provides a variety of programs and activities in and around the residence halls to enhance students' total educational experience. All of the residence halls are accessible in that they have elevators and adapted restrooms.

Further, entrances to all buildings are either ramp-accessible or located on the ground floor. The first floor of each residence hall has all the services that are available on higher-level floors to allow students with disabilities equal access to services. University Suites has some first-floor units that have been designed to accommodate students with disabilities.

For further information, contact UNCW Housing and Residence Life at 910.962.3241.