Surplus Property Coordinator -

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being subject to the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (SHRA). The Surplus Property Coordinator coordinates day-to-day activities for Western Carolina University’s university-wide surplus property process within established North Carolina Department of Administration rules, university policies, and internal procedures. This compliance-driven role supports activities across the surplus property lifecycle, including identifying, reviewing, documenting, transferring, recycling, selling, and tracking surplus property and applicable fixed assets in accordance with established requirements. The position works collaboratively with university departments, the Controller’s Office, Fixed Asset Coordinator, Work Control Crew, the Office of Sustainability, waste and recycling vendors, and the North Carolina Department of Administration to ensure surplus property activities are completed accurately, consistently, and within applicable state and university requirements. The position coordinates routine surplus warehouse activities and supports university surplus sales processes. Must be eligible to work in the United States without any immigration-related assistance or employment sponsorship. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Ability to learn, interpret, and apply established university and state policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements related to surplus property, fixed assets, records management, and asset disposition. Ability to use university systems and related software, including AssetWorks, TMA, Catamart, Microsoft Office, and other applications, to maintain accurate inventories, documentation, tracking information, and transaction records. Proficiency in coordinating compliance-driven surplus property processes, including property transfers, recycling, vehicle surplus, public sales, competitive bidding, vendor coordination, and other asset-disposition activities within established procedural guardrails. Proficiency in written and verbal communication, customer service, routine issue resolution, sound judgment, process awareness, and establishing effective working relationships with university departments, employees, vendors, customers, and external partners. Minimum Qualifications Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Anticipated Hiring Range $40,368 Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours per Week 40 Number of Months per Year 12 Salary Band Range $35,589 - $64,499 Salary Grade 63 Posting Text Open Date 09/29/2026 Close Date 10/13/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, you must apply online. In order to complete the application process, please attach a cover letter, resume, and listing of references (include their complete contact information). Applicants who wish to claim veteran’s preference must upload a copy of their DD-214. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor …

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