A scheduling specialist manages the company calendar to ensure appointments are scheduled properly and commitments are performed on time. As a scheduling specialist, your responsibilities include working with management or the sales team and documenting when events, meetings, or installations need to take place. You also ensure that all parties involved are notified of these dates and times. Scheduling specialists work in many different industries, including health care, trucking and transportation, and retail sales. There are no formal education requirements to become a scheduling specialist, but you need excellent organizational and communication skills to succeed in this position.