Academic Advising, Transfer, and Enrollment Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) seeks an Academic Advising, Transfer, and Enrollment Coordinator to lead undergraduate advising and manage transfer processes. This full-time role also supports articulation pathways, new student enrollment, and CASNR advising systems.

The role emphasizes student success and access initiatives across UNL. The position offers a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, the agricultural sciences, natural resources or a related field plus two years’ experience in student development, advising, or recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience advising diverse student backgrounds with inclusive advising strategies.
• Ability to learn and stay current with complex academic requirements, policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, organization/time management and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College’s undergraduate academic advising efforts.
• Coordinate transfer management processes and articulation pathways with CASNR and UNL units.
• Manage student and credit transfer information and New Student Enrollment experiences.
• Represent CASNR on advising boards and committees.

Skills

Student advising experience

Inclusive advising

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organization/time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, the agricultural sciences, natural resources or related field

Tools

Student information systems (SIS)

Job description

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s greatest local, state, and global challenges around food, energy, water, and societal systems. Students in CASNR are part of a vibrant and engaged community of diverse learners who are inspired to take their development beyond the classroom and make their mark on the world.

Responsibilities

As an Academic Advising, Transfer, and Enrollment Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the College’s undergraduate academic advising efforts
• Provide leadership in training and development of CASNR Advising trainings and workshops for faculty/advisors and program enhancement projects
• Lead all CASNR transfer management processes and coordinate with academic programs and UNL units to ensure smooth transitions for students transferring into CASNR
• Serve as college expert and information resources in managing student and credit transfer information and processes, College advising, New Student Enrollment experiences, and university advising systems and processes
• Coordinate with other institutions to develop new articulation pathways and course equivalencies, and lead oversight of existing pathways/agreements
• Represent CASNR on the UNL Advising Coordinating Board

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. 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.

Benefits

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

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://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, the agricultural sciences, natural resources or a related field plus two (2) years’ experience required to include: work in student development, advising, or recruitment. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated experience advising diverse student backgrounds in order to apply inclusive advising strategies for all students.
• Ability to learn and stay current of complex academic requirements, policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, writing skills, organization/time management skills and computer skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, the agricultural sciences, natural resources or a related field.
• Experience with 1:1 student interaction/advising.
• Word processing, databases and/or presentation skills.
• Demonstrated advising experience using student information systems and technology platforms