University of Nebraska System

Job Summary:

Provides and manages the planning and coordination for University Academic, Athletic, Performing Arts and internal and external Facility Rental events in designated areas of responsibility. Duties include customer support, AV/IT support, videoconferencing, sound reinforcement, lighting operation, projection, stage management support, and overall event production. This position requires regular evening and weekend work based on event schedules. Strong client-service instincts and relationship-management skills are essential.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

Additional Info

About Us:

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

5 years experience supporting venue technologies in a professional or University setting

Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows and/or Apple MacOS operating systems, software application administration, and hardware

Experience with direct customer support

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with space management and event-scheduling software.

Experience with technology research, development, evaluation, and procurement.

Experience managing vendor relationships, service contracts, and equipment lifecycle planning.

Demonstrated experience operating and supporting professional audio, video, lighting, and control systems for events

and performances.

Experience with radio and wireless communication systems used in event and production environments.

Familiarity with industry best practices for AV/IT integration in performance, instructional, and event spaces.

Supervisory experience

Digital sound consoles, stage boxes, and theatrical audio systems

Theatrical lighting consoles (ETC or equivalent), DMX control, and intelligent lighting

Projection systems, media servers, and cueing systems

Backstage communication systems, intercom, and stage-management tools

Basic understanding of stagecraft, rigging safety, and production workflows

Familiarity with industry best practices for AV/IT integration in performance, instructional, and event spaces.

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to managing, supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Lincoln, NE.