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Events Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$39,058 - $53,705

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Sep 10, 2026

Events Coordinator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when
completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	009040
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	NC07
Classification Title	Student Services Specialist - Journey
Working Title	Events Coordinator
Salary Range	$39,058 - $53,705
Anticipate Hiring Range	$39,058 - $48,823
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Athletics
Department	Athletics Venues (Adm)
Work Unit	Student Activity Ctr and Venue Mgmt
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with flexible evening and weekend hours required in conjunction with event schedules.
Primary Purpose of Position	This position serves as an Event Coordinator, responsible for coordinating event and meeting logistics, as well as providing invoicing and tracking of event satisfaction. Serves as Event Manager for designated events within Venue Management spaces. Assists in the hiring, training, and supervision of student event staff. Also supervises contracted event staff and medical personnel when deemed necessary.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Essential Job Duties	Serves as Event Manager for designated events throughout the facility. Acts as the on-site liaison for Salon space, meeting with clients to anticipate issues and assisting clients in developing a sound, successful event plan. Role as onsite liaison for Salons includes working with clients throughout the duration of the event process, including pre-event preparation, event, and post-event evaluation. Prepares and distributes 25live report(s) and event calendar(s) on a weekly basis. Gathers and disseminates all pertinent event-related information to various areas in the department, and where applicable, to the university community. Coordinates appropriate staffing needs based on event needs, including both university and contracted staffing. Oversees the collection of post-event surveys to benchmark customer satisfaction. Develops and maintains strong relationships with both internal and external customers while developing work relations with key partners across campus. Provides excellent customer service to clients, patrons, visitors, and fellow staff. Ensures event compliance with all safety, fire, and security regulations as well as a working knowledge of ADA requirements. Proactively works to ensure a safe environment is provided for patrons, clients, and staff. Conducts and participates in bi-weekly Event Meetings to engage fellow staff to identify challenges and areas for improvement.
Other Work Responsibilities	Develop and maintain strong working relationships with University departments involved in event operations, including Conference Services, University Recreation, Facilities Management, Parking, Police, and Catering.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience in recreation, sport management, higher education, large conferences, athletics, or event planning and execution. Experience in scheduling, training, and managing student staff. Experience with event-specific diagramming and scheduling software. Strong background in customer service, safety, and security. Experience and/or working knowledge of crowd management best practices, ADA requirements, and fire code regulations
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	Student Activity Center & Other Athletic Facilities
Posting date	09/10/2026
Closing date	09/17/2026
Proposed Hire Date	10/12/2026
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes - Bachelor's degree or Higher
- Yes - Associate's degree with at least two years relative experience to the position
- Yes - High School/GED with at least four years relative experience to the position
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Do you have experience in recreation, sport management, higher education, large conferences, athletics, or event planning and execution? Please explain your experience.

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Please describe your experience hiring and supervising student employees.

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Do you have experience with event-specific diagramming and scheduling software? Please explain your experience.

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Please describe your experience and knowledge in ADA, building codes, and crowd management.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents