Working Title Assistant Director of Venue Operations
Department Alumni Association-1411
Requisition Number S_250376
Posting Open Date 05/15/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/27/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
This position will manage NAA-operated facilities as we host events such as conferences, receptions, weddings, banquets, and business meetings. The successful candidate will work directly with vendors and rental clients to ensure all event staffing/venue needs are met, provide outstanding customer service, and help set the plan for the operations of each event. This includes pre-event communications with the rental client, setup and teardown of event space, and operating/troubleshooting presentation technology. Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during scheduled events, plus Husker Football game days.
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, qualified applicants are considered 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: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, hospitality management or related field plus one year of experience in event or hospitality management required; equivalent education/experience considered. Demonstrated excellent communications and customer service skills necessary. Must have demonstrated ability to oversee all aspects of NAA events, including the anticipation of issues, troubleshooting building audio-visual and/or event challenges as they occur. Must have client relations and/or sales background and practical teamwork experience. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and ability to read and understand financial and bidding documents essential. Experience must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Management experience, marketing/sales background preferred.
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
Michael Stephens
michael.stephens@huskeralum.org
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Frequent nights and weekends
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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