Training Operations Coordinator — TRIO Training Program

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Scholarship programs

Retirement plan

Work-life culture

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Training Operations Coordinator to support the TRIO Training Program in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on logistics, venue management, registration, and on-site execution of institutes.

You will plan two in-person hybrid institutes and one virtual institute annually, manage the online registration platform, oversee budgets and invoices, and coordinate travel for faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience coordinating institutes, conferences, or programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to institute sites.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Venue coordination

Event planning

Vendor management

Communication skills

Travel coordination

Education

Master’s degree or related field

Tools

Whova

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Training Operations Coordinator — TRIO Training Program

Job Type Full-Time

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

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

Position Information

Working Title Training Operations Coordinator — TRIO Training Program

Department TRIO Programs-0962

Requisition Number S_260751

Posting Open Date 09/11/2026

Application Review Date (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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:

• 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

• 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

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

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