Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Outreach

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

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.