Director of Event Management

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Director of Event Management

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_240822

Posting Open Date

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Director of Event Management

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Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_240822

Posting Open Date

08/14/2024

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

08/29/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

Responsible for recruiting and hiring on-call event staff. 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 all events. Daily management and oversight of scheduling software for on-call event staff. Responsibility to serve as the visiting team liaison on football game days as well as overseeing all areas of the stadium and on-call event staff supervisors. Serve as the game administrator for Men’s Basketball. Assist in event management duties for all other sports. Participation in all post season conference and

NCAA

events which could include tournament director responsibilities. The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all 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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in college athletics or other related athletics environment. Supervisory experience required. Computer skills, communication skills, and strong organizational skills are essential. Ability to adjust during an event to meet changing needs is necessary. Ability to work evenings, weekend and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

Athletic Division I work experience preferred. Game administrator and/or lead event manager for a sport averaging 3,500 or more ticket sales per event. Experience in managing an on-call event staff data base of 75 or more workers either internally or through a third-party provider.

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

$65,500/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

Tim Henrichs

thenrichs@huskers.com

402-472-1005

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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