Events Services Coordinator for CLA

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

STA00636PO25

Job Family

Event Management

Job Function

Events

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo

Posting Number

STA00636PO25

Job Family

Event Management

Job Function

Events

USC Market Title

Events Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132754

Job Level

P0 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Events Services Coordinator for CLA

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Athletics

Department

ATH Department of Athletics

State Pay Band

5

Approved Starting Salary

$41,258

Advertised Salary Range

$41,258 - salary commensurate with experience.

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Typically Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Willing to work a flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays based on the scheduled events at Colonial Life Arena.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

About USC

| About University of South Carolina |
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

| Advertised Job Summary |
The Event Services Coordinator for Colonial Life Arena (CLA), in conjunction with the Event Manager(s) and Staffing and Security Manager, will assist in all aspects of the Events department at CLA. This includes but is not limited to; front and back of the house staffing for events at CLA, interacting with contracted staffing providers and local first responder organizations to arrange for relevant event-related support, and oversee general adherence to best practices for event and nonevent security for the arena and its clients. With oversight of the Staffing and Security Manager, assists in coordinating training and staffing assignments for event staff, as well as assisting with building security and interacting with local public safety officials to ensure that events run safely and smoothly. | | Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience |
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

| | Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in the sport and entertainment field.

| | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
- Strong written and oral communication skills.  - Microsoft Office application knowledge.

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Job Duties

| Job Duty |
Working with Event Managers, assist with analyzing event details then implementing effective and efficient staffing and training plan for all front and back of the house staff positions. Create work schedules for event, first responder and security staff. Review emergency planning procedures with all events staff for each event. Assist in creating and distributing detailed staff information sheets as needed for events. As outlined by the Staffing and Security Manager, shares information contained within the production rider with pre-event staff at briefing meetings. Coordinate with Business Operations as needed to ensure staff and other applicable parties are paid. Assist in overseeing Events Department interns by developing work schedules. Complete required event evaluation paperwork and delegating event responsibilities as needed. May serve as the Manager on Duty when scheduled for smaller, non-commercial events. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 25 |

| Job Duty |
Assist with overseeing staffing and security for the ticket gates at Williams-Brice Stadium during USC home football games. Utilizing a part time staff of approximately 150, assist in staff 11 entry gates for each home football game. This involves communication with employees via phone and email, assist in conducting a yearly orientation/training to discuss game protocol. Record event worker hours in order to process through USC payroll. Ensures that the entry gates are properly manned so they may function efficiently. Employee will attend pre-season meetings with the Staffing and Security Manager and USC Athletics officials in order to effectively plan for each game. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty |
Manage events assigned by Director of Event Services from assignment through advancing, reporting, event day and settlement process. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 25 |

| Job Duty |
Assist in staffing plans for non-USC Athletic Events at Williams-Brice Stadium and Founders Park as assigned. May include scheduling, training, and overall responsibility for personnel at each venue. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 20 |

| Job Duty |
Assists Senior Assistant General Manager and Staffing and Security Manager with coordinating recruitment and training of event and security staff. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty |
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and venue users. Function as liaison between users of the venue and the venue staff. Investigate event-related complaints in a professional manner, reporting issues to management and ensuring customer satisfaction. Communicate with local officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons, and that the event runs smoothly. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No | | Hazardous weather category | Essential |

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | | | Job Open Date | 08/05/2025 | | Job Close Date | 08/12/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 12, 2025.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Clickhere to learn more about why you should work at USC.

| | Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192532 | | EEO Statement |
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents

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