Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00515PO26 Job Family Athletics Administration Job Function Athletics Administration USC Market Title Athletics Administrator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/143243 Job Level P4 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Staffing/Security Manager, Colonial Life Arena Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Athletics Department ATH Colonial Life Arena State Pay Range Unclassified USC Market Range B00 Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional
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Position Description
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
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
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Job Duties
Job Duty
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 Job Duty
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 Job Duty
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 Job Duty
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 Job Duty
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 Job Duty
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
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 07/08/2026 Job Close Date 08/22/2026 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 August 22, 2026.
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