Engineering and Technology Education Lead

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks an Engineering and Technology Education Lead to assess hardware, software, and data needs for capstone projects and define initial technical requirements. You will support projects through their lifecycle and coordinate with Design Studio staff and sponsors.

The role involves onboarding capstone projects, managing IT inventory, SaaS usage, and technical coordination for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related technical field is required.
• 1 year of experience in IT services management or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage/prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to network and build relationships with partners.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding of annual capstone projects and serve as a technical advisor for student teams.
• Procure and manage IT equipment inventory.
• Manage SaaS usage and expenditures.
• Coordinate technical components of annual Design Studio and Raikes School events.
• Provide technical support across the Raikes School including cloud services and collaboration platforms.
• Serve as primary administrator of the Raikes School website and liaison with University ITS and AV teams.

Skills

IT services management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Software development tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related technical field

Tools

SaaS management tools

Cloud services administration

Job description

Overview

Engineering and Technology Education Lead collaborates with Design Studio staff and Capstone Project Sponsor technical contacts to assess and define hardware, software, and data needs for capstone projects. This role establishes initial technical requirements and provides ongoing support for projects throughout each project’s lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding of annual capstone projects; serve as a technical advisor and resource for student teams in partnership with Design Studio staff.
• Procure and manage IT equipment inventory.
• Manage software-as-a-service (SaaS) usage and expenditures.
• Coordinate and execute the technical components of annual Design Studio and Raikes School events.
• Provide technical support across the Raikes School, including administering cloud-based services, source control systems, and collaboration platforms.
• Act as the primary administrator of the Raikes School website and serve as the technical liaison between the Raikes School and University ITS and audio-visual teams.
• Maintain and support the Design Studio capstone program and related activities as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related technical field.
• One year of experience in IT services management, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage/prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to network and build relationships with community and institutional partners.
• Familiar with modern software development tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students or mentoring.
• Experience working in higher education.

Additional Information

Pre-placement driving record review: No. Physical requirements: No. Criminal history background check: Yes. Posted salary: $70,000/year minimum. Posting and application details: To apply, click Apply for this Job and attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position, contact the designated HR representative.

Other notes: This position is located in Lincoln, NE and may require coordination with campus services and departments. This position is open until filled and eligible for consideration according to posted dates.

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References