Training Operations Coordinator — TRIO Training Program at University of Nebraska – Lincoln

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Training Operations Coordinator for its TRIO Training Program. The coordinator plans and executes two in-person hybrid institutes and one virtual institute annually, manages the online registration platform, oversees event budgets and contracts, and coordinates travel arrangements for training faculty and staff.

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Plan and execute two in-person hybrid institutes and one virtual institute each year

Manage online registration systems

Oversee event budgets, contracts, and invoices

Coordinate travel for training faculty and project staff

Requires bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in event or program coordination

Excellent written and oral communication skills required

Preferred qualifications include master’s degree in related field and familiarity with event registration and hybrid streaming platforms such as Whova

Experience managing federally funded event budgets is a plus

Position is full-time and grant-funded with a minimum starting salary of $45,000 per year

Criminal background check required

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Working Title	Training Operations Coordinator — TRIO Training Program
Department	TRIO Programs-0962
Requisition Number	S_260751
Posting Open Date	09/11/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	09/28/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The Training Operations Coordinator provides institute logistics, venue management, registration, and on-site event execution for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s federal Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs. In this role you will: Annually plan and execute two in-person hybrid institutes and one virtual institute. Manage the online registration platform. Manage event budget, contracts, and invoices. Coordinate travel arrangements for training faculty and project staff. About Us: When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Retirement plans with university match A workplace culture that values your time outside of work Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree Two years of experience coordinating institutes, conferences, or programs, including venue negotiation, vendor management, and on-site event execution, similar experience will be considered. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to travel to institute sites.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, Event/Program Management, or a related field. Prior TRIO or pre-college program experience. Familiarity with event-registration and hybrid-streaming platforms (e.g., Whova). Experience managing federally funded event or conference budgets
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.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$45,000/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	Jamil Funnah [email protected]
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?	Yes
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