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Description of Work:
The Director of Nebraska Unions, Events & Services is responsible for creating inclusive and
welcoming spaces for students and the university community. The Director will provide strategic vision, leadership, design, implementation,
and evaluation of a comprehensive operations plan for student unions, events within the spaces and conference services, managing an
operating budget of approximately $10M. They also will supervise staff and operations at the UNL Children’s Center. An experienced
growth leader, this individual should employ new and innovative concepts to serve the campus community while increasing revenue from
alternate sources to lower students’ cost of attendance, a key component of the Student Affairs Strategic plan.
welcoming spaces for students and the university community. The Director will provide strategic vision, leadership, design, implementation,
and evaluation of a comprehensive operations plan for student unions, events within the spaces and conference services, managing an
operating budget of approximately $10M. They also will supervise staff and operations at the UNL Children’s Center. An experienced
growth leader, this individual should employ new and innovative concepts to serve the campus community while increasing revenue from
alternate sources to lower students’ cost of attendance, a key component of the Student Affairs Strategic plan.
Bachelor’s degree and six years of management experience required. Master’s degree and experience achieving fiscal revenue
goals preferred.
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln offers a highly competitive benefits package which
includes:
includes:
· Tuition remission
· Quality and affordable health care package options which start the
first of the month, following your hire date
first of the month, following your hire date
· Generous paid leave options, including 12 paid holidays
· Retirement
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and
diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations
we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all 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.
diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations
we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all 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 higher education, Student Affairs or related field plus
minimum of six years of progressively responsible leadership, management, and supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience managing and
mentoring cross-functional teams. Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated success developing and leading
innovative and entrepreneurial teams. Prior experience advancing a culture of collaboration with stakeholders, affiliates, business partners
and professional colleagues. Exceptional written communication and organization skills as evidenced by application materials.
minimum of six years of progressively responsible leadership, management, and supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience managing and
mentoring cross-functional teams. Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated success developing and leading
innovative and entrepreneurial teams. Prior experience advancing a culture of collaboration with stakeholders, affiliates, business partners
and professional colleagues. Exceptional written communication and organization skills as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in higher education administration preferred. Demonstrated experience leading
organizational change and renewal. Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic and administrative colleagues to facilitate student
success. Prior experience with innovative revenue generation and achieving the identified fiscal performance targets. Experience working in
higher education. Knowledge of UNL policies and procedures preferred. Prior experience in the hospitality and events industry
preferred.
