NCPA Program Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a NCPA Program Associate to provide tailored academic support to Nebraska College Preparatory Academy students in Omaha and to coordinate multi-day summer programming at UNL.

The role involves recruiting activities, liaising with counselors and organizations, and delivering events to support first-generation/low-income students. Weekend/evening hours and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, and ability to work independently.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with first generation, low-income and ethnic-minority students necessary.
• Must have demonstrated ability to relate to K-12 age populations.
• Weekend and evening hours required.
• Travel required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized academic support and guidance for NCPA students in Omaha.
• Coordinate all multi-day summer programming for NCPA high school students at UNL.
• Coordinate recruitment programs in Omaha.
• Meet with school counselors and prospective students; interact with community organizations and agencies.
• Plan and implement events for recruitment and retention of first-generation/low-income students.
• Serve as liaison between UNL, Omaha and other communities.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Working Title

NCPA Program Associate

Department

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy-10850

Description Of Work

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, this position is responsible for providing personalized academic support and guidance for Nebraska College Preparatory Academy ( NCPA ) students in Omaha, as well as coordinating all multi-day summer programming for NCPA high school students at UNL . Position will also coordinate recruitment programs in Omaha. Position will meet with school counselors and prospective students; interact with community organization and agency staff; plan and implement special events and programs for recruitment/retention of first generation/low-income students; and serve as liaison between UNL , Omaha and other communities. This is a grant-funded position.

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 required.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, and ability to work independently.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with first generation, low-income and ethnic-minority students necessary.
• Must have demonstrated ability to relate to K-12 age populations.
• Weekend and evening hours required.
• Travel required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience providing academic and social support for high school students preferred.
• Knowledge of the state of Nebraska and its challenges amongst under-represented populations.
• Knowledge of UNL’s academic programs and student life desirable.

Posted Salary

$40,000/yr