Event Manager Facilities and Operations - Athletics

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa seeks an experienced professional to oversee event management and operations in the UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, and outdoor facilities, serving as the operations lead for assigned venues and supervising visiting crews.

This role requires coordination of maintenance, custodial services, concessions setup/teardown, security, and daily facility upkeep, with frequent evening and weekend commitments and adherence to NCAA and conference rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of event and facility management experience in a multi‑purpose and/or outdoor facility.
• Frequent evening and weekend work will be necessary.
• Must abide by the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Big XII Conference and the University of Northern Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Oversees event management and operations in the UNI-Dome, McLeod Center and assigned outdoor athletic facilities.
• Serves as the operations lead for assigned athletic facilities; supervises visiting crews in the production of sporting and entertainment events.
• Provides oversight of support services, maintenance, custodial services, concessions set up and tear down, and security.
• Performs daily facility maintenance and oversees preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Event management

Facility management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Full Consideration Date

10/04/2026

Job Description

Summary

Oversees event management and operations in the UNI-Dome, McLeod Center and assigned outdoor athletic facilities; serves as the operations lead for assigned athletic facilities; supervises visiting crews in the production of sporting and entertainment events; provides oversight of support services, maintenance, custodial services, concessions set up and tear down, and security; supervises the preventive maintenance programs and completes minor maintenance repairs; performs and supervises event set ups, tear downs, and facility conversions; performs daily facility maintenance; oversees outdoor athletic facility management; and oversees maintenance of assigned outdoor practice and competition facilities as assigned with the Physical Plant and City of Cedar Falls.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of event and facility management experience in a multi‑purpose and/or outdoor facility. Student experience will be considered. Frequent evening and weekend work will be necessary. Must abide by the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Big XII Conference and the University of Northern Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication skills; experience managing event conversions; forklift experience; and supervisory experience of student staff.

Position Details

• Job Category: Professional and Scientific
• Type of Position: Regular
• Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Compensation

• $21.10 to Commensurate
• Pay Grade: 117
• Pay Basis: Hourly
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time
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