Koger Center Assistant Director

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00418PO26 Job Family Event Management Job Function Live Event Production USC Market Title Assistant Director, Events Management Operations Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132776 Job Level M2 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Koger Center Assistant Director Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Music Department MUS Koger Center State Pay Range G11 USC Market Range MRI - $69,913 $87,391 $104,870 Anticipated Hiring Range $69,913 - $71,770 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday - 8:30-5:00, additionally, during events as need.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Administrative

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Responsible for success of all live events at a venue. Conceives, produces, coordinates, and directs productions held at the venue, ensuring that technical and esthetic standards are met. Functions as the event communications expert for the venue.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related 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

• 6 years experience working in a professional performing arts environment. Experience with event management, technical riders, gathering advance event information and facility use contracts and/or artist contracts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Practical working knowledge in a public arts or cultural environment.
• Should possess a basic understanding of the budget process, budget reports, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PC and Apple computers.
• Current office software includes: Microsoft Office suite, Filmmaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite and Vectorworks.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of facility users with many different levels of theatrical expertise.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Work with building users to discuss the feasibility of using the Koger Center for their events, gather advance information, prepare event sheets and diagrams, monitor and settle events.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Assist the Director with booking the facility and artists including coordinating the calendar, writing contracts and processing them through the university approval system.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Assist the Director with budgeting processes and assist with the flow of information and schedules through all departments. Works with development to engage with patrons, donors. Management and oversight of the grant and proposal processes through our workflow systems. Communicates with partners in Development to execute and finalize documents.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Direct supervision of Facility Services Manager ensuring that all housekeeping protocols are met and event set-ups are successfully implemented

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Serve as advisor to Building Director for facility planning including advertising and marketing, facility maintenance and upgrades, development and event planning.

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 Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2026 Job Open Date 06/08/2026 Job Close Date 07/23/2026 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 July 23, 2026.

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

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207549 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 (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Describe your experience with supervising full and part-time staff.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have professional experience working in the Arts: Music, Live Performances, Theatre, Dance, etc? If so, describe your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents