Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Community Engagement to provide strategic leadership for student-facing community engagement initiatives within the Office of Engagement. The role will develop, implement, and assess programs that connect students with meaningful community opportunities, aligning with university priorities in student success and workforce readiness.

The position leads volunteer and civic engagement programs, internships and awards, while

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience in community or political engagement, student life programming, and/or volunteer recruitment and management.
• Experience developing, implementing and assessing programs that connect students with community opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, departments and student organizations to advance engagement goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of student community engagement programs, including volunteer opportunities and civic engagement initiatives.
• Develop program goals, processes, timelines, coordinate logistics and resources, and evaluate programs for quality, accessibility and impact.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty/departments and student-facing campus units to expand civic engagement and participation.
• Represent the unit on committees and workgroups to align engagement with institutional priorities.
• Supervise staff and student workers and support their professional development.

Skills

Community engagement

Student life programming

Volunteer recruitment

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees 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. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

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 education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement

Job Grade

Job Grade EO25S

Division

Division Office of the Chancellor

College/Dept

College/Dept Office of Engagement

Department

Department Community Engagement Center

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026-00338

FTE (full-time equivalency)

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00

Work Schedule

Work Schedule General working hours are 8-5 M-F with some evening and weekends

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No

Pay Information

Pay Information $70,000 - $75,000

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Annually

FLSA Designation

FLSA Designation Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Student Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for student-facing community engagement initiatives within the Office of Engagement. The position develops, implements, and assesses programs that connect students with meaningful opportunities to engage with the community while advancing university priorities related to student success, including student retention, belonging, civic engagement, and workforce development.

The Assistant Director develops, leads, and executes programs that include volunteer opportunities, civic engagement initiatives, select community-engaged internship programs, student community engagement awards and recognition, and other student-focused engagement opportunities. Responsibilities include establishing program strategy and goals; developing and maintaining effective processes and partnerships; planning and implementing programs; and identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand student participation in community engagement.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of student community engagement programs, including volunteer opportunities, civic engagement programming, select community-engaged internship programs, student community engagement awards and recognition, and other student-focused initiatives. Execute programs, establish program goals, processes, and timelines; coordinate program logistics and resources; and evaluate programs to ensure quality, accessibility, effectiveness, and alignment with institutional priorities. Develop new programming and modify existing initiatives in response to student and community needs, assessment findings, and emerging opportunities.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Develop and maintain relationships with faculty/departments and student-facing campus units to expand the reach and relevance of civic and community engagement at UNO . Work with faculty interested in civic learning and build connections with Student Government, Spirit and Traditions, Student Leadership and Involvement, Learning Communities, Student Organizations, and other campus partners with direct access to students. Identify opportunities to incorporate community engagement into existing student experiences. Represent the OE on committees and working groups where co-curricular engagement expertise can contribute to institutional goals.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Intentionally design civic and community-engaged experiences that strengthen students’ workforce readiness and professional development. Create opportunities for students to develop transferable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, project management, problem solving, facilitation, and professional relationship-building. Collaborate with campus and community partners to provide exposure to careers, professional networks, applied projects, mentoring, internships, and other experiences that connect community engagement with students’ future goals.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

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

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

In collaboration with the Office of Engagement team, develop and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, civic organizations, and other community partners that strengthen UNO’s civic/community presence and create meaningful opportunities for students. Assess community requests for student engagement and connect appropriate opportunities with relevant campus programs, organizations, and student-facing units. Identify shared interests and develop collaborations that connect community expertise and needs with UNO resources and engagement opportunities. Represent the OE on committees and working groups where co-curricular engagement expertise can contribute to institutional goals.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Supervise assigned staff, graduate assistants, student employees, and volunteers. Establish expectations and support their professional development.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function: No

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Required Experience

At least two years of related experience in community or political engagement, student life programming, and/or volunteer recruitment and management.

Required License/Certification

N/A

Required Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in a related field (political science, nonprofit management, public administration, social work, higher education/student affairs, etc.).

Preferred Experience

One year experience working with students in higher education settings. Will consider an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Preferred License/Certification

N/A

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No

Drug Screen

Drug Screen No

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 in community or political engagement, student life programming, and/or volunteer recruitment and management?
  • Yes
  • No