Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha (NE)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks a thoughtful Assistant Director for Student Community Engagement to lead campus-wide programs that connect students with meaningful community opportunities and advance student success. You will build partnerships, develop strategies, and supervise staff while aligning with UNO priorities.

Responsibility areas include co-curricular program development, campus engagement, workforce readiness, assessment, and community partnerships, with a commitment to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Two years of related experience in community or student life programs.
Experience in partnerships with faculty and community organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation, and management of student community engagement programs.
Build relationships with faculty and campus units to expand civic engagement opportunities.
Supervise staff, graduate assistants, student employees, and volunteers.
Develop assessment and reporting processes to measure program impact.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs andlearning opportunities, and significant relationships with ourcommunity that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement

EEO Statement:

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race,color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, geneticinformation, veteran status, marital status, and/or politicalaffiliation in its education programs or activities, includingadmissions and employment. The University prohibits any form ofretaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination,harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protectedactivity.

Job Title

Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement

Job Grade

EO25S

Division

Office of the Chancellor

College/Dept

Office of Engagement

Department

Community Engagement Center

Requisition Number

2026-00338

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100.00

Work Schedule

General working hours are 8-5 M-F with some evening andweekends

Does the position provide the opportunity to workRemotely/Telecommuting?

Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclementweather policy?

Pay Information

$70,000 - $75,000

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Student Community Engagement providesstrategic leadership for student-facing community engagementinitiatives within the Office of Engagement. The position develops,implements, and assesses programs that connect students withmeaningful opportunities to engage with the community whileadvancing university priorities related to student success,including student retention, belonging, civic engagement, andworkforce development.

The Assistant Director develops, leads, and executes programs thatinclude volunteer opportunities, civic engagement initiatives,select community-engaged internship programs, student community engagementawards and recognition, and other student-focusedengagement opportunities. Responsibilities include establishingprogram strategy and goals; developing and maintaining effectiveprocesses and partnerships; planning and implementing programs; andidentifying opportunities to strengthen and expand studentparticipation in community engagement.

Responsibility Area: Co-Curricular Program Development, Implementation &Leadership

Duties: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management ofstudent community engagement programs, including volunteeropportunities, civic engagement programming, selectcommunity-engaged internship programs, student community engagementawards and recognition, and other student-focused initiatives.Execute programs, establish program goals, processes, andtimelines; coordinate program logistics and resources; andevaluateprograms to ensure quality, accessibility, effectiveness, andalignment with institutional priorities. Develop new programmingand modify existing initiatives in response to student andcommunity needs, assessment findings, and emergingopportunities.

Percentage Of Time 30

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Campus Engagement & Strategic Alignment

Duties: Develop and maintain relationships with faculty/departments andstudent-facing campus units to expand the reach and relevance ofcivic and community engagement at UNO . Work with facultyinterested in civic learning and build connections with StudentGovernment, Spirit and Traditions, Student Leadership andInvolvement, Learning Communities, Student Organizations, and othercampus partners with direct access to students. Identifyopportunities to incorporate community engagement into existingstudent experiences. Represent the OE on committees and workinggroups where co-curricular engagement expertise can contribute toinstitutional goals.

Percentage Of Time 20

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Student Development & Workforce Readiness

Duties: Intentionally design civic and community-engaged experiences thatstrengthen students’ workforce readiness and professionaldevelopment. Create opportunities for students to developtransferable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership,project management, problem solving, facilitation, and professionalrelationship-building. Collaborate with campus and communitypartners to provide exposure to careers, professional networks,applied projects, mentoring, internships, and other experiencesthat connect community engagement with students’ futuregoals.

Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Assessment, Data Collection, & Impact Reporting

Duties: Develop and manage systems for collecting, analyzing, and reportingdata related to student participation in community engagement.Establish appropriate measures of program effectiveness.Collaborate with university partners to examine relationshipsbetween community engagement and student success measures,including workforce readiness, retention, and persistence. Usequantitative and qualitative data to inform program decisions,identify opportunities for improvement, demonstrate impact, andcontribute to university and Office of Engagement reporting.

Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Community & Civic Partnership Development

Duties: In collaboration with the Office of Engagement team, develop andmaintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, governmentalentities, civic organizations, and other community partners thatstrengthen UNO’s civic/community presence and create meaningfulopportunities for students. Assess community requests for studentengagement and connect appropriate opportunities with relevantcampus programs, organizations, and student-facing units. Identifyshared interests and develop collaborations that connect communityexpertise and needs with UNO resources and engagementopportunities. Represent the OE on committees and working groupswhere co-curricular engagement expertise can contribute toinstitutional goals.

Percentage Of Time 10

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Supervision

Duties: Supervise assigned staff, graduate assistants, student employees,and volunteers. Establish expectations and support theirprofessional development.

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Other duties as assigned

Duties: Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function: No

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience

At least two years of related experience in community or politicalengagement, student life programming, and/or volunteer recruitmentand management.

Required License/Certification

N/A

Required Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in a related field (political science, nonprofitmanagement, public administration, social work, highereducation/student affairs, etc.)

Preferred Experience

One year experience working with students in higher educationsettings.

Will consider an equivalent combination of education and relatedwork experience.

Preferred License/Certification

N/A

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Drug Screen

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- none
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)
* Do you have at least two years of related experience incommunity or political engagement, student life programming, and/orvolunteer recruitment and management?
- Yes
- No