Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary) to perform data entry and support online admissions processes for graduate programs. The role ensures accuracy in admissions data, impacting identity management, enrollment, and reporting.

The position is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is a full-time temporary assignment. Strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication are essential; Mary Ashbury will assist with inquiries and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience in an administrative, clerical, or data entry role.
• Proficient in general computer use and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn new data systems quickly.
• Strong analytical thinking to identify errors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in accurate and efficient data entry.

Responsibilities

• Enter application data accurately at submission to support integrity of admissions data.
• Assist processing of electronic graduate applications and related data entry tasks.
• Support identity management, enrollment, student accounts, and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary)

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 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.

Location: Lincoln, NE

Job Type: Full‑Time Temporary

For questions or accommodations related to this position, contact Mary Ashbury at [e-mail] or 402‑472‑9539.