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Appalachian State University

Instrument Inventory Coordinator

🇺🇸 Boone, NC

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $18 - $20 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 6th, 2025

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Appalachian State University is hiring an Instrument Inventory Coordinator. The role involves managing the inventory of musical instruments for the School of Music, including tracking instruments, addressing method and ensemble needs, coordinating repairs, maintaining purchasing schedules, conducting audits, and assisting with locker assignments and special event instrument support.

Highlights

  • Manage and track musical instrument inventory for the University School of Music.
  • Address instrument needs for method classes, ensembles, Marching Band, and camps.
  • Assess repair needs and coordinate instrument repairs with external shops.
  • Develop and maintain maintenance and purchasing schedules to support program requirements.
  • Conduct Spring semester audits and yearly inventory reviews.
  • Assist with assigning large lockers based on student requests.
  • Work schedule generally 8 am to 12 pm Monday through Friday with some weekend and evening hours.
  • Preferred qualifications include knowledge of inventory systems, basic computer skills, minor instrument repair ability, and knowledge of instrument families.
  • Minimum qualifications include passing a Criminal Background Check and strong communication skills.
  • Compensation ranges from $18 to $20 per hour for a 20-hour workweek, 11 months per year.

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Working Title  | Instrument Inventory Coordinator
Location  | Boone, NC
Position Number  | N36499
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 varying 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 team Ability to be organized
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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, assisting with large locker assignments, and maintaining and 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. 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  | Knowledge of inventory best practices and inventory systems. Basic computer skills. Ability to perform minor instrument repairs. Working knowledge of musical instrument families.
Work Schedule/Hours  | Hours will typically be 8 am to 12 pm M-F. Some weekends and evenings 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  | 08/05/2025
Closing Date  | 08/29/2025
Open Until Filled  | No
Applicant Pool Preference  | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Please include in your application a list of 3 professional references with contact information included
Quick Link  | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51739
Posting Number  | 201500006P
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330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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