Box Office Manager

Position Information

Posting Number NC00810 Position Title Box Office Manager Division Administration and Finance Division Department Name College Events & Engagement Position Type Staff - Non Classified

Position Overview

The Box Office Manager oversees daily, evening, and weekend ticketing operations for the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and other major campus events. This role manages student staff, ensures accurate financial reporting for all ticketing activity, and maintains box office software and equipment. The ideal candidate is organized, customer‑focused, skilled in accounting, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced event environment.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency strongly preferred.

Primary Purpose

The Box Office Manager, under the direction of the operations manager, manages the daily operation of the Box Office in the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA), as well as evening and weekend operations of the Box Office spaces in the NCPA, Event Center, and other signature Events on Campus. Manage the staff of student employees for NCPA. Manage financial accounting and reporting for all Box Office receivables and payables, as well as departmental budgets.

Organize, develop, and maintain computerized Box Office software.

Essential Duties

* Administer Box Office management, including working with internal and external users to establish and perform event services;

Establish, manage, and maintain ticket sales.

Settle and balance ticket income for distribution to internal and external event

producers.

Create bi-annual audit, settlement and deposit for all Box Office accounting.

* Organize and maintain operations of specialized Box Office software and equipment and coordinate outside support of said software.

* On-Board, train, oversee and assist in staffing of student workers to staff operations of the spaces in the Nazarian Center for Performing Arts, Event Center, and signature events.

* Work ticketed events to ensure smooth operations, including late night and weekend events.

* Assist Operations Manager and Director with budgetary transactions for the department of College Events and Engagement, including purchase orders, transfers, check requests, and budget tracking.

* Exhibit a high degree of tact and sensitivity, deal directly with students, faculty and staff, alumni, and community members.

* Assist with the planning, coordinating, and implementing annually scheduled special events, including but not limited to Convocations, Commencement Activities, and all special events as deemed by college administration.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills.

* Excellent accounting and bookkeeping skill.

* Good knowledge of computer software and hardware.

* Working knowledge of computerized ticketing systems.

* Graphic design skills.

* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Bilingual and English / Spanish (fluent in speaking and writing).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications Does this position have Direct Reports? No Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Position Details

FLSA Exempt Salary Grade 8NC Full Time / Part Time Full-time Proposed Starting Salary Range $48, Work Schedule

Hours Vary with Event Schedule

Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

* Health and Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision

* Wellness Incentives and Rewards

* Paid time Off - Vacation, Sick & Holiday

* Retirement Benefits

* Disability and Insurance Benefits

* Education Benefits - Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI

For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits.

Reports To (Title) Director of College Events and Engagement Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Position Status Continuing End of Temporary or Limited Position Collective Bargaining Unit PSA

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available 1 Application Open Date 01/15/2026 Application Close Date Special Instructions

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.