Assistant Director of Admissions — Undergraduate Recruitment

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for the Assistant Director of Admissions to lead undergraduate recruitment for transfer, military, low-income, and first generation students. The role supervises staff and partners with high schools, community programs, and colleges, guiding recruitment strategies with data-informed decisions.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree plus two years in education, business, or related fields, strong communication, and willingness to travel.

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.
• Ability to analyze data and use information to make decisions connected to recruitment strategies and tactics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate undergraduate recruitment efforts for transfer, military, low-income, and first generation students.
• Provide supervision for assigned recruitment areas and staff.
• Serve as a liaison between UNL and high schools, community programs, and community colleges.
• Analyze data and report to associate director with recruitment recommendations.

Skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Supervisory experience

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for the Assistant Director of Admissions to lead undergraduate recruitment for transfer, military, low-income, and first generation students. The role supervises staff and partners with high schools, community programs, and colleges, guiding recruitment strategies with data-informed decisions.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree plus two years in education, business, or related fields, strong communication, and willingness to travel.