Event Manager -UNI Athletics Facilities and Operations

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa seeks an experienced facilities operations lead to oversee UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, and outdoor venues. You will manage events, supervise visiting crews, and coordinate maintenance, custodial, concessions setup, and security during events.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1+ year in event/facility management, availability for evenings/weekends, and adherence to conference regulations and UNI policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least one year of event/facility management experience in multi-purpose/outdoor facility.
• Frequent evening and weekend work; student experience may be considered.
• Compliance with NCAA, MVC, MVFC, Big XII rules and UNI policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees event management and operations for UNI-Dome, McLeod Center and outdoor facilities.
• Leads operations for assigned athletic facilities and supervises visiting crews during events.
• Provides oversight of support services, maintenance, custodial, concessions setup/teardown and security.
• Oversees preventive maintenance programs and minor repairs, event setups/teardowns and facility conversions.
• Performs daily facility maintenance and manages outdoor facility operations in coordination with Physical Plant and City of Cedar Falls.

Skills

Communication skills

Event conversions

Forklift experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

All application materials must be submitted by October 4, 2026, to be considered for this position.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.