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Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter and resume.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.
If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).OSHR).
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Position Information
Classification Title
University Program Specialist
Overall Position Competency
Contributing
Working Title
Event Sales and Marketing Coordinator #000488
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
NC10 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)
Recruitment Range
$35,000-$38,000
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director (AD) for Facilities and Event Sales and is responsible for the sales and administration of all events in the Sherrill, Justice, and Student Recreation Centers.
Division
Office of the Chancellor
Department
University Enterprises
Full-Time / Part- Time
Full-Time
Months per Year
12 Months
If time-limited, length of assignment
Not Applicable
Minimum Qualifications Notice
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of sales and marketing, preferably in a sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility or other multi-purpose public assembly facility. Ability to develop, implement, sell, and promote events, including the use of social media.
- Knowledge and ability to use event management software, operate computerized ticketing, develop and implement operational policies and procedures and work with numerous and diverse clientele.
- Ability to track finances including check requests, invoicing and reporting.
- Ability to work well under pressure, possess ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and re-prioritize efforts when plans change.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work well in a team environment.
Work Schedule and Hours
Ability to work extended and irregular hours with a variable schedule including weekends and holidays to service booked events.
Competency Profile
http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter and resume.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.
If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).OSHR).
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Background/E-Verify
UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
University Safety
The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at
UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email
[email protected] . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
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