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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 Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56884 Posting Number 201500006P