Event Manager Facilities and Operations - Athletics

UNI; Cedar Falls, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa seeks an Event Manager for Facilities and Operations to oversee events at the UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, and outdoor facilities. You will lead operations, supervise visiting crews, and ensure smooth production, maintenance, and security for sporting and entertainment events.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of event/facility management experience, with frequent evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of event and facility management experience.
• Frequent evening and weekend work will be necessary.
• Ability to supervise student staff and coordinate event crews.

Responsibilities

• Oversees event management and operations in UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, and outdoor facilities.
• Leads operations for assigned facilities and supervises visiting crews.
• Manages maintenance, custodial services, concessions setup/teardown, and security.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

## Event Manager Facilities and Operations - AthleticsApply: Main Campus: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR1417If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type “Find Jobs” in the search bar to view and apply for open positions.**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 ScientificType of Position: RegularService Schedule: Calendar Year**Application Instructions:***All application materials must be submitted by October 4, 2026, to be considered for this position.* To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail] or call 319-273-2422.**Compensation:**$21.10 to CommensuratePay Grade: 117Pay Basis: HourlyFLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time