Training Operations Coordinator — TRIO Training Program

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Insurance options

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans with university match

Work-life culture

Job summary

University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks a Training Operations Coordinator for the TRIO Training Program to oversee institute logistics, venue management, registration, and on-site execution. You will plan and execute in-person and virtual institutes while managing budgets and contracts.

Requires a bachelor’s degree, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to travel to institute sites. Experience with event platforms such as Whova is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to institute sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute two in-person hybrid institutes and one virtual institute annually.
• Manage the online registration platform.
• Manage event budget, contracts, and invoices.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for training faculty and project staff.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Whova

Job description

Training Operations Coordinator - TRIO Training Program

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Description of Work

The Training Operations Coordinator provides institute logistics, venue management, registration, and on-site event execution for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s federal Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs.

In this role you will:

• Annually plan and execute two in-person hybrid institutes and one virtual institute.
• Manage the online registration platform.
• Manage event budget, contracts, and invoices.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for training faculty and project staff.

About Us

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
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

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 https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of experience coordinating institutes, conferences, or programs, including venue negotiation, vendor management, and on-site event execution, similar experience will be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to institute sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, Event/Program Management, or a related field.
• Prior TRIO or pre-college program experience.
• Familiarity with event-registration and hybrid-streaming platforms (e.g., Whova).
• Experience managing federally funded event or conference budgets

Physical & Drive Requirements

• 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

Salary

$45,000/yr minimum

Contact

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Jamil Funnah [e-mail]

Job Information

Job Category (old): Managerial/Professional

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?: Yes

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References