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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Event Operations Manager. The role involves planning and managing athletic events for all intercollegiate programs, coordinating schedules, supervising event personnel, resolving issues during events, and managing crowd control while ensuring staffing and facility needs are met.

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Plan and manage athletic events across all intercollegiate programs.
Coordinate schedules and supervise on-call event staff.
Directly supervise staff and address problems during events.
Assist with crowd control and ensure staffing and facilities requirements for special events.
Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays during events.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, minimum one year event management or related experience, supervisory experience, computer and communication skills, strong organizational skills, valid driver’s license meeting university requirements.
Pre-placement driving record review and criminal background check required.
Hourly minimum pay rate: $19.00.
Position is full-time, not funded by temporary grants.
Department: Athletics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Event Operations Manager Full Description

Event Operations Manager

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Working Title | Event Operations Manager
Department | Athletics-0850
Requisition Number | S_250487
Posting Open Date | 06/17/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/25/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes

Description of Work
Assist with the planning and management of athletic events for all intercollegiate athletic programs. Coordinate the schedule, work assignments and supervision of on-call event personnel. Directly supervise staff and resolve problems during events and coordinate and ensure all staffing/facilities needs are met for special events. Assist with the management of crowd control. Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays during scheduled events.

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 plus one year experience in event management or related experience required. Supervisory experience required. Computer skills, communication skills, and strong organizational skills required. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications |
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | Yes
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $19.00/hr 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 professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Clark MacLean
cmaclean2@huskers.com
402-472-0543
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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