Event Management and Building Operations Assistant

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with some flexibility. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

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At UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It's not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We understand that recruiting diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent is vital in achieving this. If you want to be a part of this vision, we want to hear from you.

The Kenan-Flagler Facilities team is seeking an Event Management and Building Operations Assistant to support daily and special event functions across the Kenan-Flagler Business School campus (Kenan Center, McColl Building, and Bell Hall). This position involves a great deal of independent work and applicants must show initiative to implement procedures without direction.

Event management tasks include moving and setting up furniture and AV equipment prior to the start of the event. Day-of event management includes troubleshooting issues with event vendors, parking, housekeeping, maintenance, and light AV support. On occasion, this position will need to work evenings and weekends depending on the event schedule and staffing availability.

Building operation tasks include routine building checks to identify any maintenance issues. Tasks may also include light furniture and building repair work, assisting with office moves, small paint and drywall repair jobs, and minor cleaning. This position will need to both submit and respond to help tickets regarding maintenance issues and event requests via an online system.

High school diploma or equivalency.

High school diploma or equivalency.

The person in this position must be able to move up to 50 pounds and be able to stand or walk for most of the day with or without accommodation.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.