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

Insurance options

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Work-life balance

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks an Educational Specialist to support TRIO Upward Bound students in Lincoln area high schools. You will design individualized educational plans, provide academic advising, and help develop college prep activities to strengthen college readiness and leadership pathways.

Responsibilities include supporting summer programming, guiding postsecondary planning, and collaborating with school staff and families to maximize student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field.
• Experience providing educational learning activities and planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van and meet driving requirements.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement an educational plan addressing each participant’s needs.
• Provide academic advising and instructional support to retain participants.
• Develop and implement college preparatory activities and programs.
• Assist in Upward Bound summer program development and implementation.
• Assist participants with Post Secondary Pathway planning.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Driving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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

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.

As an Education Specialist, you will:

• 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

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