Coordinator of Facilities

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Coordinator of Facilities

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260115

Posting Open Date

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Coordinator of Facilities

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260115

Posting Open Date

02/13/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

02/23/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

The Coordinator of Facilities Operations is responsible for managing the facility in relations to athletic and special events at university facilities. This role manages the seamless execution of events by preparing facilities, addressing logistical needs, and maintaining operational standards. The coordinator also serves as an event support resource for athletic functions, fostering an environment that promotes safety, efficiency, and excellence. The coordinator assists with various facilities, capital planning, grounds, and projects associated with Nebraska Athletics. This position will also implement and manage facility setup and access control for multiple athletic facilities including needs logs and coordination with multiple departments.

Assist with Devaney Center, Dillon Tennis Center, and Hibner Stadium event set-up and facilitate with the maintenance and custodial needs at all athletic facilities as needed. Will be required to work some evening and weekend events.

As an EO 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

• Associates degree and 3 years of facilities management or event management experience; equivalent education/ experience considered.
• Proficiency in basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and equipment operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collegiate athletic facilities management or event operations.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

Yes

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

$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 professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Richard Chery
rchery2@huskers.com

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

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Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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