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The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being subject to the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (SHRA). The Special Events and Residence Coordinator supports the day-to-day care and coordination of the Chancellor's Residence, and selected Chancellor-level events at Western Carolina University. This position helps ensure the appearance, functionality, maintenance, and hospitality of the Chancellor's Residence while assisting with planning, coordination, and on-site support for residence-based and Chancellor-related events. The Special Events and Residence Coordinator works closely with Facilities Management, University Police, Parking and Transportation, vendors, contractors, and campus partners to help keep the Residence guest-ready and to support well-coordinated events. The position also provides front-facing support for the Chancellor's Division by interacting professionally and discreetly with trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, community members, elected officials, and distinguished guests. This position requires professionalism, personal accountability, flexibility, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Because the Chancellor's Residence serves as both a private residence and an official university event venue, the Special Events and Residence Coordinator may need to respond to facility and event needs outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Ability to support residence operations, facility appearance, light housekeeping, inventory, and event-readiness in residential and public-facing settings. Strong organizational, planning, and attention-to-detail skills, including the ability to balance multiple assigned priorities and use technology tools to support scheduling, communication, documentation, and reporting. Excellent interpersonal, hospitality, and customer-service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with supervisors, colleagues, campus partners, guests, donors, trustees, students, faculty, staff, and community members. Sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and flexibility, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and respond to residence or event-related needs outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends. Minimum Qualifications Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Anticipated Hiring Range $41,028 - $51,285 Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours per Week 40 Number of Months per Year 12 Salary Band Range $36,381 - $91,526 Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this contributing-level position is considered a Salary Grade 67 Posting Text Open Date 08/06/2026 Close Date 08/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference. If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12-month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.