University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Assistant Director – Special Events. The role entails developing staffing plans, scheduling staff and private security, and designing venue layouts for Nebraska Athletics events. The position involves working with computer-aided-design software to ensure compliance with safety regulations and collaborating across departments for event support.
Highlights
Develop staffing plans and design venue/site layouts for events.
Oversee internal and external event plans and manage facility tours.
Proficiency in computer-aided-design software required.
Minimum of 3 years experience in event management required.
Experience in collegiate athletic operations preferred.
Salary starts at $50,000 yearly.
Requires excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively.
Assistant Director – Special Events Full Description
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Assistant Director – Special Events Department | Athletics-0850 Requisition Number | S_250368 Posting Open Date | 05/09/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/23/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | Responsible for developing staffing plans, scheduling on-call staff and private security, designing and implementing venue and site layouts, and executing internal and external special event plans for Nebraska Athletics. This position will work within computer-aided-design software platforms to layout, design, and meet crowd density thresholds per space as approved by the state fire marshal designee. Create site layout options for all spaces used by internal and external groups for special event purposes.
Manage needs and expectations from the internal or external event requestor and collaborate across departments for event support. Organize and work directly with facility tours and oversee staff assigned during these special events and tours. Work within the Event Staff database platform to issue availability and scheduling for each special event scheduled. Weekend and evening hours will be required.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and 3 years full-time experience within the event management industry; equivalent education/ experience considered. Proficient in computer-aided-design software programs and experience in building out (to-scale) space for events while understanding crowd density and local, state, and federal code compliance for occupancy of space within a state funded higher educational system. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage effectively with others. Preferred Qualifications | Experience in the collegiate athletic operations industry. Training and/or experience with sales and contract management. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No Physical Required | No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes Posted Salary | $50,000 yr/minimum How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Matt Davidson mdavidson@huskers.com 402-472-7042 Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No If Temporary, indicate end date | Planned Hire Date: | Appointment End Date |
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