Coordinator, Engagement & Partnerships

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Coordinator for Engagement & Partnerships to provide cross‑functional support for partnership development, stewardship, programming, and engagement initiatives across the Office of Engagement. You will connect community partners with university resources and OE programs.

You will work with campus colleagues to plan and execute events, manage partner relationships, and ensure follow‑through across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in community engagement or higher education preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engagement activities and partnerships across OE.
• Support planning, scheduling, and event logistics.
• Maintain partner records and ensure follow‑through.
• Collaborate across OE to align initiatives.

Skills

Community engagement

Partnership coordination

Program coordination

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Coordinator, Engagement & Partnerships

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

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.

Job Title Coordinator, Engagement & Partnerships

Job Grade AB15S

Division Office of the Chancellor

College/Dept Office of Engagement

Department Community Engagement Center

Requisition Number 2026-00340

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00

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? Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months

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

Pay Information $50,000 - $55,000

Pay Schedule Annually

FLSA Designation Exempt

Position Summary

The Coordinator for Engagement & Partnerships provides cross-functional support for partnership development, stewardship, programming, and engagement initiatives across the Office of Engagement (OE). The position serves as a point of contact for community partners and helps connect partner needs and opportunities with appropriate OE programs, university resources, faculty, staff, and students. Working across OE functional areas, the Coordinator supports CEC building-partner stewardship, community and campus relationships, program and event implementation, and initiatives requiring coordination across multiple teams. The position provides hands‑on project support from planning through execution and follow‑through while working with OE staff who maintain responsibility for relationships and programs within their areas of expertise.

Job Duties

Partnership Coordination & Engagement Support

• Serve as a point of contact for community partners. Support the Associate Director in implementing CEC building-partner stewardship efforts. Support Assistant Director with identifying partner outreach, needs, and opportunities; facilitate introductions to appropriate OE programs and university resources, and coordinate follow‑through. Support OE staff in developing and maintaining relationships specific to their functional areas: Volunteer and Civic Engagement, Weitz CEC Building Partners, Service‑Learning Academy, P-12 & Pipeline.

Percentage Of Time 40

Essential Function Yes

OE Programming & Event Coordination

• Coordinate selected OE programming, partner activities, and events. Support planning, scheduling, communications, partner participation, logistics, and follow‑through. Work across OE functional areas when programming requires shared implementation.

Percentage Of Time 20

Essential Function Yes

Cross‑OE Initiative & Project Support

• Provide implementation support for projects and initiatives involving multiple OE functional areas. Coordinate timelines, meetings, responsibilities, information, and follow‑through to help move shared priorities from planning through execution.

Percentage Of Time 20

Essential Function Yes

Partnership Information, Tracking & Follow-Through

• Maintain accurate partnership information, engagement records, commitments, needs, and opportunities. Support consistent follow‑up and help make partnership information accessible across OE to improve coordination and reduce duplication.

Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function Yes

Other duties as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function No

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience At least one year of experience in community engagement, partnership coordination, program or event coordination, nonprofit organizations, higher education, or a related environment. Demonstrated experience coordinating projects or activities involving multiple stakeholders.

Required License/Certification N/A

Required Additional Qualifications N/A

Preferred Education N/A

Preferred Experience 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 No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No

Pre‑employment Physical Request and Assessment No

Drug Screen No

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have at least one year of experience in community engagement, partnership coordination, program or event coordination, nonprofit organizations, higher education, or a related environment?

• Yes
• No

* 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)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter