University of Nebraska at Omaha

Job Summary:

The Event Services Coordinator provides strategic and operational leadership for all event services functions across Baxter Arena, Maverick Park, and Caniglia Field. This position is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and execution of athletic contests, university events, and external rentals, ensuring the highest levels of service and operational excellence.

The Event Services Coordinator exercises independent judgment and decision-making authority in overseeing event operations, negotiating event requirements, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with facility policies and client contracts. This position serves as the Manager on Duty for assigned events, acting on behalf of senior leadership to make real-time operational and personnel decisions that impact the success and safety of the facility and its events. This position will manage a team of specific event-related staff (including ushers, ticket takers, and crowd control personnel) and is responsible for their scheduling, supervision, and performance during events.

Additional Info

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a hospitality, sports management, business, or related field
• 2 years of relevant experience

Compliance Requirements:

Background Check

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska's only public metropolitan university, uniquely positioned at the heart of the state's largest city. As a proud member of the University of Nebraska system, UNO offers a distinctive blend of academic excellence, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement, all within a student-centered environment that fosters opportunity, access, and achievement. With more than 15,000 students and a campus known for its variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, UNO is committed to merit-based opportunity, inclusive excellence, and the transformative power of education. We emphasize experiential learning and innovation in all that we do, preparing our graduates to lead in a dynamic, global society.

At UNO, we are Mavericks—independent thinkers, resilient leaders, and relentless problem-solvers—driven to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

As a member of the University of Nebraska system, UNO provides a comprehensive NUFlex benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; retirement plans with TIAA and Fidelity; flexible spending accounts; and wellness and mental health resources. Many of our employees enjoy a university-wide holiday break in December, made possible in part by five floating holidays, in addition to eight fixed paid holidays. Other benefits include generous vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition remission for employees and eligible family members, access to discount programs, and robust support for work-life balance.