Assistant Director of Admissions

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to lead undergraduate recruitment and coordinate outreach for transfer, military, low-income, first generation, and underrepresented students. The role includes supervising staff, liaising with high schools and community colleges, and growing partnerships for the university.

You will collaborate with the associate director, analyze data to set priorities, and provide recommendations on recruitment strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years in education, business, communication, or related field.
• Ability to clearly communicate via written and spoken forums. Supervisory or similar experiences.
• Data analysis and ability to make decisions based upon data. Public speaking experience.
• Excellent communications skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate recruitment efforts for transfer, military, low-income, first generation, and underrepresented students.
• Supervise staff in the recruitment office and coordinate partnerships with high schools, community programs, and colleges.
• Analyze recruitment data, set priorities with the associate director, and advise on strategies and policy decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Leadership / supervisory

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree + two years in education/business/communication

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Assistant Director of Admissions

Department: Admissions-0959

Requisition Number: S_260574

Posting Open Date: 07/30/2026

Application Review Date: 08/13/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

The Assistant Director of Admissions will have direct responsibility for undergraduate recruitment efforts for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This individual will coordinate undergraduate recruitment efforts for transfer, military, low-income, first generation, and underrepresented prospective students. This team member will also provide supervision for assigned recruitment areas. The team member will supervise multiple staff in the office and will serve as a consultant to many other teams and campus partners on transfer, military, low-income, first generation, and underrepresented prospective students. This position will serve as a liaison between UNL and high schools, community programs, and community colleges and will help grow partnerships for the university. This person will work with associate director to set priorities as it relates to transfer, military, low-income, first generation, and underrepresented prospective students. The position will provide updates to associate director on analysis of data and ensure that goals are met; actions taken consistent with this analysis and provide recommendations on recruitment strategies; interpretation of recruitment policies and exercises authority and independent judgment in making recruitment decisions on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years in education, business, communication, or related field.
• Ability to clearly communicate via written and spoken forums. Supervisory or similar experiences.
• Data analysis and ability to make decisions based upon data. Public speaking experience.
• Excellent communications skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills . Willingness to travel. Proven ability to work independently and with little or no supervision, little or no clerical support. Ability to analyze data and use information to make decisions connected to recruitment strategies and tactics. Experience with developing team members. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce or another Client Relationship System (CRM). Demonstrated diversity recruitment experience. Experience with undergraduate recruitment at large public institutions.
• Knowledge of UNL and its challenges and opportunities connected to undergraduate student recruitment. Bi-lingual in Spanish. Event planning experience. Experience catering communication to meet the needs of various populations. Experience working in higher education. Familiarity with UNLs High School and College Relations operations and procedures. Knowledge of the state of Nebraska and its challenges amongst under-represented populations. Knowledge of minority recruitment. Extensive knowledge of UNL. Experience supervising staff members.
• Knowledge of UNL’s University Multicultural Programs.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: Yes

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: $48,000/yr minimum

Contact: Sandy Airan, [e-mail]

Job Category (old): Managerial/Professional

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE

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

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents