Training Operations Coordinator — TRIO Training Program

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

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

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.

• 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.

• 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

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• 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.

• 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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