Educational Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks an Educational Specialist for the TRIO Upward Bound program in the Lincoln Metro area. The role focuses on creating individualized academic plans and providing targeted advising to help students prepare for college.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive a 12-passenger van. A commitment to supporting high school students and coordinating summer activities is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, community services, human development, or related field.
• Experience providing educational learning activities—improve academic performance, organizes educational planning, and preparation for enrollment in post-secondary education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement as well as a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement an educational plan that addresses each participant’s individualized academic, educational, and leadership needs and interests
• Provide academic advising and instructional support that enables participants to be retained with the program
• Develop and implement college preparatory activities and programs
• Actively assist in the development and implementation of the Upward Bound summer program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln
• Assist program participants with Post Secondary Pathway planning

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (psychology, education, community services, human development, or related field)

Job description

Description Of Work

The Education Specialist works in the High Schools within the Lincoln Metro area to support students within the TRIO Upward Bound program.

Working Title

Educational Specialist

Department

TRIO Programs-0962

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement an educational plan that addresses each participant’s individualized academic, educational, and leadership needs and interests
• Provide academic advising and instructional support that enables participants to be retained with the program
• Develop and implement college preparatory activities and programs
• Actively assist in the development and implementation of the Upward Bound summer program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln
• Assist program participants with Post Secondary Pathway planning

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. 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
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Equal Opportunity 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 programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, community services, human development, or related field.
• Experience providing educational learning activities—improve academic performance, organizes educational planning, and preparation for enrollment in post-secondary education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement as well as a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Fluent in a second language other than English.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with high school aged youth
• Experience in working with school staff, and parents/ guardians.
• Experience in assessing student needs.
• Experience working with TRIO programs.

Posted Salary

$45,000/yr. minimum