Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary) to handle data entry and online customer service for graduate applications. You will ensure accurate entry at application submission, supporting identity management, enrollment, student accounts, and reporting workflows.

This role emphasizes data integrity, timely processing, and collaboration with admissions staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience in an administrative, clerical, or data entry role; Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficient in general computer use and common software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new data systems and processes
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify errors and resolve discrepancies in the data
• Proven experience in accurate and efficient data entry
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry for graduate applications to ensure accurate records.
• Provide online customer service support related to admissions data.
• Support quality control and reporting accuracy for admissions.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication skills

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Title

Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary)

Department

Graduate Studies-0900

Description Of Work

This is a temporary data entry and online customer service position that supports the processing of electronic applications for graduate study at UNL. The responsibilities of this position are essential to maintain the integrity and continuity of key quality control functions related to admissions data. Accurate and timely data entry at the point of application is critical, as it directly impacts identity management, enrollment, student accounts, and university reporting. Ensuring these data points are correctly entered at the start of the student-university relationship is vital to the institution’s operational and reporting accuracy. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. 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://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience in an administrative, clerical, or data entry role; Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficient in general computer use and common software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new data systems and processes
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify errors and resolve discrepancies in the data
• Proven experience in accurate and efficient data entry
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or data entry role.

Posted Salary

$19.330/hr minimum