Career and Student Experience Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hixson Lied College invites applications for a Career and Student Experience Specialist. You will coordinate internships, experiential learning, and educational travel to connect students with high-quality career opportunities.

This role partners with faculty, alumni, employers, and university offices to expand career development resources. It requires strong organization, public speaking, and the ability to translate career information into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience working with high school or college students in an educational support, counseling, social work, achievement, advising or related role.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for experience.
• Demonstrated organization, time management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience working collaboratively with and coordinating programs, projects, or events for multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and translate extensive career information, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to both collaborate and self-manage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate state, national, and international experiential learning opportunities, including internships, professional experiences, educational travel, and other career-connected activities.
• Provide career and professional development support that prepares students for high level internships, employment, graduate study, and professional practice.
• Develop relationships with employers, alumni, professional organizations, and other external partners to expand career and experiential opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with faculty, UNL Global Affairs and other University offices, as well as College partners to coordinate experiential activities and connect students and faculty with appropriate resources.
• Track and communicate career and experiential learning activities and outcomes to support College priorities and program improvement.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Working Title

Career and Student Experience Specialist

Department

Hixson Lied Fine & Performing Arts-0898

Description Of Work

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a vibrant community of artists, scholars, and educators committed to excellence in creative expression, academic inquiry, and public engagement. Home to nationally recognized programs in music, theatre, film, dance, visual art, and design. The College fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and a deep connection between the arts and society.

As the Career and Student Experience Specialist, you will:

• Coordinate state, national, and international experiential learning opportunities, including internships, professional experiences, educational travel, and other career-connected activities.
• Provide career and professional development support that prepares students for high level internships, employment, graduate study, and professional practice.
• Develop relationships with employers, alumni, professional organizations, and other external partners to expand career and experiential opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with faculty, UNL Global Affairs and other University offices, as well as College partners to coordinate experiential activities and connect students and faculty with appropriate resources.
• Track and communicate career and experiential learning activities and outcomes to support College priorities and program improvement.

In the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Career Coach.

About Us

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

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of experience working with high school or college students in an educational support, counseling, social work, achievement, advising, mentoring or related role. Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for experience.
• Demonstrated organization, time management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience working collaboratively with and coordinating programs, projects, or events for multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and translate extensive career information, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to both collaborate and self-manage.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Knowledge of career pathways and professional practices within fine and performing arts or other creative disciplines.
• Experience developing or coordinating internships, experiential learning, career development, or other educational/professional activities, domestically or internationally.
• Experience building relationships with employers, alumni, community organizations, or other external partners.
• Experience working in higher education.

Posted Salary

$43,000/year minimum