MarineQuest Summer Program Bus Driver

Overview

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 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.

Operate a New Hanover County activity bus, or passenger van to safely transport program participants between events and locations, according to the program schedule.

• Work as a team with Marine Quest instructors and other bus drivers.
• Remain with the bus or group during work hours.
• Maintain 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 Marine Quest policies and procedures.

• 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.

• Interest in marine environments.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

• Commercial NC Driver's License.

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 /  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Half‑day positions: 7:15 AM – 12:15 PM Monday – Friday;
Full‑day 7:15 AM – 4:15 PM Monday‑Thursday, and 7:15 AM – 1:45 PM Friday;
Evenings 6 PM – 9:15 PM & Friday 7:15 AM – 9:00 AM.

Daytime position:
Monday – Friday;
Evening positions:
Sunday, Thursday, Friday mornings.

Half‑day positions: 20‑25 hours;
Full‑day positions: 40 hours;
Evening positions: 5‑15 hours.

$17 – $19 per hour.

12/09/2025

06/30/2026

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.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNW 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.