Assistant Director of Experiential Learning

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Assistant Director of Experiential Learning to lead signature programs and service-learning initiatives within the College of Business. This role coordinates student volunteers, undergrad learning assistants, and partnerships with faculty to deliver engaging, outcome-driven experiential activities across MNGT 101, MNGT 475, and IBL programs.

The successful candidate will manage programs, develop assessments and data strategies, oversee a budget, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in student services, data analytics, volunteer or program management.
• Experience analyzing data sets and making recommendations; strong public speaking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent worker with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Valid driver’s license and university driving eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistical and pedagogical processes for experiential learning activities in business courses.
• Recruit, train, and manage up to 150 corporate volunteers for MNGT 101 and MNGT 475; match volunteers with students/groups.
• Collaborate with Assoc. Dir of the TLC to hire and train 20–30 undergrad learning assistants.
• Ensure LAs lead MNGT 101 activities and run weekly LA meetings with instructors.
• Set up Canvas assignments and lead communications with stakeholders over the semester.
• Serve as primary contact for program with students, faculty, and other constituents.

Skills

Public Speaking

Verbal & Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Data Analytics

Volunteer/Program Management

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Working Title

Assistant Director of Experiential Learning

Department

College of Business-0897

Description Of Work

The Assistant Director of Experiential Learning manages several signature experiences and special programming within Nebraska Business. This position is the main contact for volunteers engaged with MNGT 101 and MNGT 475 and the liaison between the MNGT 101 instructor and respective learning assistants. Special programs will include the Tenaska Business Challenge and programming for the IBL program. Additionally, this position will collect and review data around learning outcomes within the College of Business.

Program Development/ Management MNGT 101 & MNGT 475

• Manage the logistical and pedagogical process of implementing experiential learning activities in business courses.
• Recruit, train, and manage up to 150 corporate volunteers for MNGT 101 and MNGT 475. Work with faculty to match volunteers with students/groups. Volunteers will engage, evaluate, and provide feedback on students’ work.
• Collaborate with the Assoc. Dir of the TLC to hire and train approximately 20-30 undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) for MNGT 101.
• Ensure the LAs are prepared to assist and lead MNGT 101 activities, lead weekly meetings with LAs, and act as the liaison between the MNGT 101 instructor and the LAs to ensure recitations are taught in a consistent manner; utilize evidence-based student retention and success strategies.
• Set up assignments/activities in Canvas and lead communications with stakeholders. These activities will span the semester and have multiple deadlines.
• Serve as primary contact for respective program to students, faculty/staff and other constituents.

Special Programming Management

• Plan and implement the internal UNL and multi-university rounds of the Tenaska Business Challenge: Coordinate with Tenaska to write the case, recruit students from across campus, and plan/implement the first round event which includes an asynchronous submission & evaluation period and then a synchronous presentation event with 20+ professional volunteers; recruit and host 24 teams from across the country for the 2-day second round event that involves 150 visiting students, faculty and professional volunteers/judges.
• Develop and/or revise/manage programming for IBL sophomores-senior students to enhance their personal and professional development.
• Manage a budget of private funding for IBL programming.
• Identify and collaborate with college stakeholders additional co/curricular learning opportunities.

Learning Analytics

• Measure the impact of adding MNGT 101 to the business core curriculum.
• Develop a strategy around learning metrics specific the business core and student populations.
• Identify data and trends around student success and outcomes in the College of Business that could assist in decision making processes.
• Assist in data collection and assessment for the college’s assurance of learning process for AACSB.

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

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
• Robust retirement plans with university match

Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

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

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of experience in student services, data analytics, volunteer and/or program management.
• Experience analyzing data sets and making recommendations. Public speaking/presentation skills necessary.
• Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently using strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computer software to include word processing, database, and spreadsheets essential.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs or related field of study preferred.
• An understanding of the College of Business undergraduate curriculum and student success metrics.
• Experience managing stakeholders such as students or volunteers.
• Fluent in data analytics and visualization, preferably using Tableau.

Posted Salary

$50,000/yr minimum