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

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee scholarship programs

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Career and Student Experience Specialist to coordinate experiential learning opportunities and deliver career development support for students. This full-time role emphasizes building relationships with employers, alumni, and external partners to expand opportunities across the arts and sciences at UNL.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience and offers comprehensive benefits.

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.

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

Organization

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree may substitute for experience

Job description

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.

• 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