Assistant Director of Experiential Learning

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business invites applications for the Assistant Director of Experiential Learning. This role oversees signature experiences and special programming, including Tenaska Business Challenge and IBL initiatives, coordinating volunteers, learning assistants, and data on learning outcomes.

The position leads Canvas activities, manages up to 150 corporate volunteers, and collaborates with faculty and college stakeholders to advance student development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in student services, data analytics, volunteer and/or program management.
• Experience analyzing data sets and making recommendations; public speaking/presentation skills necessary.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills; ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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; match volunteers with students/groups.
• Collaborate with the Assoc. Dir of the TLC to hire and train ~20–30 undergraduate learning assistants; supervise LAs.
• Lead weekly LA meetings and ensure consistency in recitations; use retention and success strategies.
• Set up Canvas assignments and coordinate communications with stakeholders across the semester.
• Serve as primary contact for the program with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders.
• Plan and implement Tenaska Business Challenge rounds; recruit students and professionals; manage asynchronous and synchronous events.
• Develop or revise programming for IBL sophomores–seniors; manage budget and identify additional opportunities.
• Measure impact of adding MNGT 101 to the core; develop learning metrics and trends; support AACSB assurance of learning.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Assistant Director of Experiential Learning

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Director of Experiential Learning

Department

Department College of Business-0897

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260732

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/08/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/22/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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 .

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://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

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.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

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

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

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

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Planned Hire Date:

Planned Hire Date: September 2026

Appointment End Date

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