NSE Assistant Director

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a program coordinator to manage orientation- and enrollment-related initiatives for undergraduate populations, including transfers, international and first-generation students, commuters, and families. You will develop communications, materials, and schedules, and supervise student staff and NSE components.

The role requires presenting to groups, collaborating with faculty and staff, and occasional night or weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience in higher education student support services.
• Training and supervision of student leaders
• Experience developing initiatives or programs for college students
• Experience in event planning and management
• Public speaking experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail
• Strong computer and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Proven experience working collaboratively with diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Position manages orientation- and enrollment-related programs for special student populations (transfers, international, nontraditional, commuters, first-generation, parents).
• Develops emails, online orientation materials, presentations, proposals, and schedules; handles training and logistics.
• Maintains relationships with UNL faculty/staff, NSE leaders, International Welcome Team, student staff, and NSE professionals.
• Collaborates with senior associate director on pre-program planning, execution, and post-program follow-up.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree + two years exp inHE

Public speaking

Oral & written communication

Event planning & management

Training & supervision of student-lead

Interpersonal skills

Organizational & time management

Collaboration across diverse groups

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Position Information

Requisition Number S_260756

Posting Open Date 09/16/2026

Application Review Date 09/24/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Posted Salary $48,000/yr. minimum

Job Type Full-Time

Work Location Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Job Description

Position is responsible for managing and developing orientation- and enrollment-related programs, initiatives, and procedures that support special populations of undergraduate students and stakeholders, including but not limited to transfers, international students, non-traditional students, commuters, first-generation students, parents and family members. Will manage working relationships with UNL faculty and staff, NSE orientation leaders, International Welcome Team members, student staff, and NSE professional staff. Responsible for email campaigns, online orientation and materials , presentations, proposals, schedule development, training, and any other communications or logistical aspects related to special-population programs. Position will work collaboratively with senior associate director in pre-program planning, execution, training, and post-program follow-up and evaluation. Ability to give presentations and work occasional night and weekend hours required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two year of professional experience in higher education student support services.
• Training and supervision of student leaders
• Experience developing initiatives or programs for college students
• Experience in event planning and management
• Public speaking experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail
• Strong computer and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proven experience working collaboratively and effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, education, counseling, sociology or related field
• Experience managing email communications and web content
• Experience supporting at least one of the following special populations in higher education: transfers, international students, nontraditional students, out-of-state students, commuters, parents/family members, first-generation students
• Experience in learning management systems
• Experience interacting with the University community

Additional Requirements

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

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

EEO Statement

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/

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