University of Nebraska System

Job Summary:

The Athletics IT Manager is a hands-on leader overseeing all technology services for UNO Athletics and event venues, including Baxter Arena. This role blends technical expertise with event coordination in a fast-paced, team-oriented collegiate athletics environment.

This position will lead and manage IT support for NU ITS and UNO Athletics, overseeing technology operations for games, practices, and special events. This includes direct support, project planning, and coordination from concept through implementation. You'll serve as a key liaison between clients, vendors, and consultants, ensuring seamless delivery of IT services that align with both athletics and campus-wide priorities.

Position works closely with athletics leadership and is embedded in the UNO Athletics leadership structure. It requires flexibility, including nights and weekends, to ensure reliable coverage and support across events.

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 an employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

3 years experience supporting venue technologies in a professional or university setting

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and/or Apple MacOS operating systems,including system administration, and hardware troubleshooting

Proven experience delivering high-quality customer support and managing stakeholderrelationships

Supervisory or team leadership experience in a technical support environment

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with space management software

Experience with technology research and development and procurement

Experience working with third-party vendors on system integration or IT service delivery

Experience and understanding of managing and operating A/V equipment, digital signage, and live event technology operations

Hands-on experience with athletics specific software, such as: Scoring platforms: Stat Crew, Genius Sports, Colorado Timing, Hy-Tek Meet Manager, Gymnastics Scorekeeper Video and analysis platforms: DVSport, Playsight, XOS, Hudl, Sportscode, Right View Pro, BATS, Volleymetrics

Knowledge of radio communication systems used in event coordination

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 located on-site in Omaha, NE