NCPA Programs & Outreach Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln (NE)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a NCPA Program Associate to provide personalized academic support and guidance to NCPA students in Omaha, and to coordinate multi-day summer programming for UNL’s NCPA high school students. The role includes coordinating recruitment programs and serving as a liaison between UNL, Omaha and partner communities.

Responsibilities include meeting with counselors, planning events, and travel as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
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 organization and agency staff.
Plan and implement special events and programs for recruitment/retention of first generation/low-income students.
Serve as liaison between UNL, Omaha and other communities.