Instrument Inventory Coordinator

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Working Title
Instrument Inventory Coordinator
Location
Boone, NC
Position Number
N27860
Department
School Of Music - 270000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

* Must pass a Criminal Background Check
* Ability to communicate in written and/or verbal form
* Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
* Ability to professionally represent the program/department
* Ability to work with clients (students, employees, public) via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, phone calls, and/or emails
* As needed, ability to work independently or as a team member
* Ability to be organized
* Working knowledge of musical instrument families

License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions

The Instrument Inventory Coordinator is responsible for managing the inventory of musical instruments for the University School of Music. This role includes tracking instrument inventory, addressing method class instrument needs, assessing and coordinating repairs with repair shops, coordinating instrument insurance needs for traveling ensembles, assisting with large locker assignments, and maintaining purchasing schedules to meet program requirements. The coordinator will also conduct a Spring semester audit and oversee yearly inventory procedures.

* Track and manage the inventory of musical instruments.
* Address method class and ensemble instrument needs.
* Assess instrument repair needs and coordinate with repair shops.
* Coordinate instrument insurance needs for traveling ensembles.
* Develop and maintain maintenance and purchasing schedules.
* Conduct Spring semester audits and yearly inventory procedures.
* Assist with Marching Band or Camp instrument needs during weekends and evenings as required.
* Assist with assigning large lockers based on student requests received.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ability to perform minor instrument repairs.
* Knowledge of inventory best practices and inventory systems.
* Beginner to intermediate computer skills.
* Moderate to comprehensive knowledge of musical instrument families and their repair requirements.

Work Schedule/Hours

Hours will typically be 8 am to 12 pm M-F. Some isolated weekends and evenings are required for assisting with Marching Band or Cannon Music Camp instrument needs

Number of Hours Per Week
20
Number of Months Per Year
11
Mandatory Staff
No
Physical Demands of Position

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.*

Hiring Range
$18-$20 per hour

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date
11/04/2026
Closing Date
12/04/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
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Posting Number
201500006P