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Work Control Manager

University of North Carolina Wilmington
$45,395 - $50,438
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Wilmington
Nov 19, 2024
Posting Details


Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $45,395 - $50,438
Vacancy Number S02551
Position Title University Program Associate
Working Title Work Control Manager
Competency Level Journey
Home Department Facilities Administration - 35240
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Facilities Administration department provides multiple services to all departments of Facilities, in areas of work management, timekeeping, leavekeeping, procurement, inventory and work order processing.
College Facilities - 35200 College
College/School Information
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.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Work Control Manager plays a pivotal role in leading the specialized administrative functions of the Work Control Team within Facilities Administration. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities Administration Work Control and Service Contracts, this position serves as the AIM subject matter expert for the team. The Work Control Manager is responsible for training campus personnel, facility shops, and external constituents on workflow processes and procedures.
Key responsibilities include overseeing work order management requests received by the Physical Plant, ensuring timely processing by staff. This role demands a high level of customer service, acting as the primary point of contact for all campus requests, and involves providing and monitoring customer care and problem resolution.

Additional responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain operational Work Control policies and procedures.
  • Interpret policies and procedures to resolve customer service issues involving AiM transactions.
  • Utilize uShop, Banner, and AiM systems to analyze and resolve complex customer issues.
  • Create and analyze reports for open work order issues, assigning them to staff for resolution.
  • Manage and organize data storage and report retrieval in AiM.
  • Oversee the Keytrak System for external contractors and UNCW departments.
  • Monitor phone, walk-in requests, AiM work order queue, and KeyTrak to ensure proper coverage and usage.
  • Manage and provide problem resolution for the Dig Permit and Key Request Processes on campus.


*This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience

  • Experience in Facilities Management or a Work Control environment, preferably higher education.
  • Experience in AiM, UShop, Banner, or KeyTrack
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication.
  • Superior Organizational skills.
  • Microsoft Office Suite, web and database experience.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret customer requests and descriptions of work completed.
  • Accurate and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of trade/shop capabilities.
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to adjust work loads and priorities to meet changing environments.


Required Certifications or licensure
NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain license in 30 days.
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days M - F
Work Hours 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number 6415
Job Posting Date 11/14/2024
Posting Close Date 12/02/2024
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

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.
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.
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34220
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