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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website Assistant Athletic Director - Special Events Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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. Position Information Position Information Working Title Working Title Assistant Athletic Director - Special Events Department Requisition Number Requisition Number S_250367 Posting Open Date Posting Open Date 05/09/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/23/2025 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work Responsible for developing the strategy for securing and servicing a variety of third-party special events for Nebraska Athletics, including concerts, meetings, conferences, banquets, campus related special events, and any external needs Athletics’ facilities are capable of servicing in support of the local and surrounding businesses and individual patron needs. This new position will guide the development for building the Special Events department from the ground up. Duties will include creating standard operating procedures manuals, rental guidelines, rental price benchmarking, projecting expenses associated with rentals (direct costs), evaluating internal and external FFE needs which support rentals, an evaluation on rental inventory, internal networking to understand support capabilities, and working closely with the facilities operations team on coordination of set-up and direct cost analysis. Additional responsibilities will be to manage all internal special events that support interdepartmental and team-initiated functions; oversee public tours within athletic facilities; maintain and monitor the budgeting, revenue generation projections and goals; and the supervision of full-time staff. Weekend, evening hours and travel will be required. 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 Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of full-time management level experience to include specific sales and operations-based experience within the sports and/or entertainment industry. Training and/or experience with sales and contract management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage effectively with others Preferred Qualifications Proficient in computer-aided-design software programs Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No Physical Required Physical Required No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. Criminal History Background Check Required Criminal History Background Check Required Yes Posted Salary $80,000 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 Job Category (old) Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional Job Type Job Type Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Work Location (City, State) Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date: Appointment End Date Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost. Click 'OK' to keep your session active. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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