Classroom and Event Scheduling Coordinator

Augusta University is Georgia's premier innovation center dedicated to education and healthcare, committed to training future leaders, innovators, and healthcare providers. With over 12,000 students enrolled across four campuses in Augusta and additional locations statewide, Augusta University stands as a leader in blending real-world experiences with academic learning. The university specializes in fields ranging from cybersecurity—situated at the core of Georgia's cybersecurity hub—to arts, humanities, and health sciences. As Georgia's only public academic health center, it drives groundbreaking research aimed at creating a healthier and more prosperous society while delivering cutting-edge patient care. Augusta University's mission and values emphasize community engagement, strong partnerships with corporate and governmental bodies, and addressing critical local and statewide health, security, and societal challenges. This environment fosters a culture of integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect, making the university a unique institution for both education and research.

The role offered is for a full-time Classroom and Event Scheduling Coordinator based on Augusta University’s campuses. Reporting primarily from the Health Sciences and Summerville campuses in Augusta, GA, this position acts as the functional administrator for the university’s scheduling and space management system. The incumbent will take primary responsibility for scheduling academic classes and managing enterprise-wide events while maximizing space utilization within classrooms and meeting venues. The scheduling coordinator ensures strict compliance with university policies governing classroom and event scheduling and coordinates support staff accordingly.

Key responsibilities include resolving conflicts and disputes relating to course and event placement, maintaining updated and accurate space information within the scheduling systems such as EMS and Banner, and producing detailed utilization reports that aid university decision-making. The position entails significant communication and relationship-building across multiple university departments including the Registrar’s Office, various colleges, special event units, and external affairs. The coordinator must expertly administer the EMS software system, scheduling numerous academic and special events for both the university and the general public, providing logistical information and technical support as needed.

The candidate will also play an instrumental role in improving scheduling processes and troubleshooting technical issues by collaborating with IT analysts to maintain the scheduling system. Facilitating urgent room reassignments during emergencies and assisting in coordination with campus facilities and instructional systems further falls within this crucial role. This position demands a detail-oriented, highly organized professional capable of multitasking and navigating complex scheduling scenarios, equipped with excellent interpersonal skills to maintain productive communications across a wide array of stakeholders.

The Classroom and Event Scheduling Coordinator will typically work weekdays on a day shift with an hourly salary range of $18.85 to $24.04, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Augusta University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance options, retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, and tuition assistance programs for eligible employees. This role contributes profoundly to the operational excellence of Augusta University by ensuring optimal space utilization and delivering superior scheduling service in support of the university’s academic and community missions.