Student Life Reservations Coordinator

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks a Student Life Reservations Coordinator to manage reservations for Student Life spaces. You will provide top-notch service to patrons and support RSOs, faculty, and staff with event planning, room setup, AV needs, and external vendor coordination.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects within a busy campus facility.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in event and conference operation or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service for patrons of Student Life facilities.
• Support reservation and event planning needs of RSOs, faculty and staff.
• Receive, process and submit requests into the event management software.
• Provide follow up and troubleshoot issues to ensure event success.
• Assist with coordination of events including room setup, AV and sound equipment and collaborate with outside service providers.

Skills

Customer service

Event coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event and hospitality management, communications or public relations or related field

Tools

Event management software

Billing/invoice software

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination

Working Title

Working Title Student Life Reservations Coordinator

Department

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260838

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/15/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/29/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Student Life Reservation Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the coordination and reserving of spaces for events occurring within Student Life facilities.

The Student Life Reservation Coordinator will:

• Provide excellent customer service for all patrons of the Student Life facilities.
• Support the reservation and event planning needs of Recognized Student Organizations (RSO’s), faculty, and staff.
• Receive, process and submit requests into the event management software for execution.
• Provide appropriate follow up and troubleshoot issues as they arise to ensure event success.
• Assist with the coordination of events including room setup, AV and sound equipment and collaborate with outside service providers.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education.
• Robust retirement plans with university match.
• Event and hospitality management, communications or public relations or related field.
• 1 year experience in event and conference operation, similar experiences will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
• Must have a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Experience must demonstrate organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills that include teamwork, relationship building, as well as the ability to communicate information effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and task as well as meet deadlines.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust to change as circumstances and new information is made available.
• Ability to be self-motivated and function autonomously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event and hospitality management, communications or public relations or related field
• Experience with University event planning.
• Direct experience with event management software.
• Event and billing invoice experience.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary $23.07/ hr. minimum

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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