Guest Services Coordinator

The University of North Carolina

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina invites applications for a Guest Services Coordinator within the Student Activity Center and Venue Management. This full-time, non-exempt role oversees 40+ student employees, ensures safe, high-quality guest experiences, and provides evening and weekend supervision in alignment with event schedules.

Reporting as Administrator on Duty during non-event evenings, you will hire, train, schedule, and evaluate staff, coordinate facility access, and collaborate with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 40+ student staff.
Oversee facility use and access, including providing evening and weekend supervision as needed.
Complete staff scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage for all operating hours of the Student Activity Center and Student Event Staff coverage.
Provide event support as needed.
Ensure safety and security of guests, staff, and facilities.
Serve as Administrator on Duty during (non-event) evening hours.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with University departments, including University Recreation, Athletics, Conference Services, Concessions, and other departments.

Skills

Student affairs experience

Event management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Position Number

Position Number 012933

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC07

Classification Title

Classification Title Student Services Specialist - Journey

Working Title

Salary Range

Salary Range $39,058 - $53,705

Anticipate Hiring Range $39,058 - $48,823

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Division

Department

Work Unit

Work Unit Student Activity Ctr and Venue Mgmt

Work Schedule

10:00 am – 7:00 pm; Monday – Friday, with a flexible schedule to include evening, weekend, and holiday hours as necessary in conjunction with event schedules.
Mandatory Position

Primary Purpose of Position

This position serves as the Guest Services Coordinator for the Student Activity Center and Venue Management, with responsibility for serving as a primary point of contact with guests and student staff to high quality experiences for all patrons. Additionally, this position provides oversight and supervision of 40+ student employees to ensure superior customer service, access, and daily facilities operations. Serves as the administrator on duty during (non-event) evening hours.

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.

The Guest Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily function of the facility

Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 40+ student staff.

Oversee facility use and access, including providing evening and weekend supervision as needed.

Complete staff scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage for all operating hours of the Student Activity Center and Student Event Staff coverage.

Provide event support as needed.

Ensure safety and security of guests, staff, and facilities.

Serve as Administrator on Duty during (non-event) evening hours.

Other Work Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with University departments, including University Recreation, Athletics, Conference Services, Concessions, and other departments

Engage in the success of all team members.

Complete monthly payroll for student employees, tracking payroll expenses to ensure annual expenditures are consistent with the approved budget, and report to the Assistant Director of Events/Halton Arena.

Provide feedback for facility and risk management policies for SAC and Athletic Venues.

Ensure staff has been adequately trained on Emergency Response and Evacuation Plans for both daily and event operations.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Experience in the area of Student Affairs, event management, or other related fields with a strong background in customer service, safety, and the student environment.

Experience with the hiring, training, and management of student staff and interns, requiring patience and adaptability to frequent changes in student staff scheduling.

Experience/knowledge in ADA , building codes, and/or crowd management

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with, supervise, and lead a varied population.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Work Location

Work Location Student Activity Center & Other Athletic Facilities

Posting date 09/10/2026

Closing date 10/21/2026

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 11/22/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other

* Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)

* Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience?
- No
- Yes- I have Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Yes - I have an Associate's Degree and at least two (2) years of experience related to the position
- Yes- I have a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of experience related to the position

* Do you have experience in the area of Student Affairs, event management, or other related fields with a strong background in customer service, safety, and the student environment? Please explain your experience.
(Open Ended Question)

* Do you have experience with the hiring, training, and management of student staff and interns, requiring patience and adaptability to frequent changes in student staff scheduling? Please explain your experience.
(Open Ended Question)