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Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina is seeking someone who is high-energy and thrives in fast-paced environments to serve as Staffing and Security Manager for the iconic Colonial Life Arena (CLA) and Carolina Coliseum. This is an exciting opportunity to support operational excellence behind some of the region’s premier live entertainment, athletic, and special event experiences. From sold-out concerts and championship athletics to campus and community events, this position will assist in delivering memorable experiences for every guest who enters our venues.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Event Managers, you will manage all aspects related to front and back of the house staffing for events, interact with contracted staffing providers and local first responder organizations to arrange for relevant event-related support
- Oversee general adherence to best practices for event and nonevent security for the arena and its clients
- Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, retention and supervision of event staff
- Oversee building security
- Interact with local public safety officials to ensure that events run safely and smoothly.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the sport and entertainment field.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Microsoft Office application knowledge.
Job Duties
Working in conjunction with Event Managers, analyze event details then implement effective and efficient staffing and training plan for all front and back of the house staff positions; create work schedules for event, first responder and security staff, delegate assignments and review performance and results; review emergency planning procedures with all event staff for each event; create and distribute detailed staff information sheets as needed for events; schedule and administer pre-event staff briefing meetings; coordinate with Business Operations as needed to ensure event staff and other applicable parties are paid; Assist in overseeing Events Department interns by developing work schedule, completing required evaluation paperwork and delegating event responsibilities as needed; May be required to serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 45
Manage staffing and security for the ticket gates at Williams-Brice Stadium during USC home football game. This involves communication with employees via phone, email and fax, conducting a yearly orientation / training to discuss game protocol, recording hours worked in order to process through USC payroll and handling any disciplinary issues that arise. Assigns responsibilities at each gate and with the assistance of part time supervisors, ensures that the entrance gates function efficiently. Employee attends several pre-season meetings with USC Athletics officials in order to effectively plan for each game. Works each game in order to oversee and ensure all gates operate smoothly.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 15
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and venue users; function as liaison between users of the venue and the venue staff; investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction; communicate with local officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons and that events run smoothly.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Develop Security Office operations manual and regularly audit to ensure staff / contractor compliance; update and manage venue emergency plan.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Conduct recruitment and training of event and security staff; Develop recommendations and implement plans to retain event and security staff.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Conduct ordering and maintaining of equipment (radios, bullhorns, etc.) for all event and security staff; order, maintain inventory of on site medical supplies and oversee event staff uniform program; perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No
Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 07/08/2026
Job Close Date: 09/24/2026
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 September 24, 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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This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209101
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
