What are the responsibilities and job description for the School of Music Building Manager and Instrument Inventory position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Staff
Position Eclass
EZ - EHRA Non - Exempt Permanent
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Long recognized as one of the top music institutions in the United States, the UNCG School of Music offers the only comprehensive degrees for music education and performance in North Carolina from the undergraduate through the doctoral level. Through rigorous professional training and a versatile liberal arts curriculum, music students experience a deep, well-rounded education that prepares them for careers in music and beyond. Beyond the classroom, our students perform across a wide range of genres and cultures. The School of Music is a unit of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and is a fully accredited member of NASM.
Position Summary
The Kotis School of Music Building Manager & Instrument Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining all facilities, musical instruments, and related equipment available to music students and/or performing ensembles.
- Organize and maintain accurate instrument inventory records for 1,600 artist-quality wind, brass, string, percussion, and historical instruments with accessories.
- Manage 110,000 square foot School of Music facilities, including the scheduling of rooms, the distribution of keys, and the assignment of lockers.
- Work with Faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants to develop and implement systems and policies for issuing and returning instruments, lockers, and related equipment for use in classes and ensembles.
- Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and supervising student staff to assist with managing instrument inventory, lockers, and key requests and Box Office operations.
- Keep records that indicate the repairs and scheduled preventive maintenance for each instrument.
- Oversee instrument maintenance budget in collaboration with the Director of the Kotis School of Music
- Liaison with campus facilities, insurance/fixed assets, and housekeeping
Minimum Qualifications
- A college degree or equivalency and two years of experience related to the assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- A college degree or equivalent experience in music or arts-related field
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Supervisory and/or budget experience
- Musical knowledge needed to identify equipment and understand user needs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with music faculty, staff, students, as well as campus & community partners
- Ability to engage sensitively with and to assist a diverse student body and public in both written and verbal communication
- Ability and interest to learn supporting technologies (database, scheduling, etc.)
- Ability to function independently
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$42,000-$45,000
Org #-Department
School of Music - 12611
Job Open Date
10/26/2026
For Best Consideration Date
11/16/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick LeaveSalary : $42,000 - $45,000