Homelessness Prevention Manager

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Homelessness Prevention Manager to lead planning, launch, and ongoing operation of Nebraska’s Right at Home homelessness prevention initiative in Lincoln, NE. You will coordinate project timelines, provider readiness, TA for HUBs, service coordination, and HMIS workflows, with partners across public and private sectors.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, organization, and confidentiality, and be capable of working in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, sociology, public health, human services, nonprofit management, planning, community development, research administration, or a related field and two years of experience in project coordination, program implementation, homelessness response, housing services, homelessness prevention, housing stabilization, human services, nonprofit administration, public systems work, or a closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of housing instability, homelessness response systems, housing stabilization, or related human services systems.
• Experience supporting multi-step projects involving timelines, meetings, documentation, task tracking, partner communication, and follow-up.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Support planning, launching, implementing, and operating nebraska’s Right at Home homelessness prevention initiative.
• Coordinate project timelines, provider readiness, and community-based service HUB TA.
• Collaborate on HMIS operational workflows and payment processing via external fund holder.
• Provide evaluation support and supervise assigned Right at Home staff.
• Work with CCFL Community Services leadership, Continuum of Care partners, HUBs, HMIS staff, funders, and partners in a complex multi-partner environment.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

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Position Information

Working Title Homelessness Prevention Manager

Department Ctr on Children Families & the Law-1082

Requisition Number S_260680

Posting Open Date 08/21/2026

Application Review Date: 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Homelessness Prevention Manager will support the planning, launch, implementation, and ongoing operation of Nebraska’s Right at Home homelessness prevention initiative. The position will coordinate project timelines, provider readiness, community based service HUB technical assistance, service coordination, collaborate on HMIS operational workflows, payment processing via external common fund holder, evaluation support, and supervision of assigned Right at Home staff.

The position will work with UNL - CCFL Community Services leadership, Continuum of Care partners, participating HUBs, HMIS and Coordinated Entry staff, the Common Fund Holder, public-sector and philanthropic partners, Right at Home technical assistance partners, and evaluation partners. The position requires practical planning ability, disciplined follow-through, strong communication, careful documentation, and professional judgment in a complex, multi-partner implementation environment.

About Us

https://community-services.unl.edu/

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center on Children, Families, and the Law works with public systems, nonprofit providers, and community partners to strengthen services for children, families, and vulnerable populations. Within CCFL , the Community Services Division supports homelessness response system planning, HMIS , Coordinated Entry, Continuum of Care work, technical assistance, data-informed planning, and implementation support across Nebraska.

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 in public administration, social work, sociology, public health, human services, nonprofit management, planning, community development, research administration, or a related field and two years of experience in project coordination, program implementation, homelessness response, housing services, homelessness prevention, housing stabilization, human services, nonprofit administration, public systems work, or a closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of housing instability, homelessness response systems, housing stabilization, or related human services systems.
• Experience supporting multi-step projects involving timelines, meetings, documentation, task tracking, partner communication, and follow-up.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• strong organizational skills
• ability to maintain confidentiality
• ability to work professionally with nonprofit providers, public agencies, funders, researchers, community partners, and internal staff.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, social work, sociology, public health, planning, community development, research administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with homelessness prevention, targeted prevention, diversion, eviction prevention, flexible financial assistance, housing stabilization, or service coordination for households at risk of homelessness.
• Experience with Continuums of Care, Coordinated Entry, HMIS , Emergency Solutions Grant programs, CoC-funded programs, low-barrier service models, rural or statewide service systems, multi-agency implementation, evaluation-supported program models, randomized controlled trial implementation, fidelity monitoring, grant-funded projects, or university-based project

Ideal Candidate

The position requires a person who can support practical planning, advance implementation in a timely manner, and work effectively with senior leaders, funders, researchers, public officials, providers, HUB staff, and community partners. The candidate must understand the difference between coordination and decision-making authority, recognize when a question can be resolved operationally, and know when an issue must be elevated to CCFL Community Services leadership or other formal decision-makers.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Yes

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required

Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

$68,000/yr. minimum

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Location

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Yes

Planned Hire Date

Appointment End Date

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