Program Coordinator (2 Positions Available)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks two Program Coordinators to support scholarly and personal development.

You will work with staff to provide advising, connect with scholars, and help coordinate academic and co-curricular activities. You will teach portions of a first-year seminar, supervise peer mentors, and contribute to leadership efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to organize and implement student-based programs necessary.
• Experience working with college students, specifically at-promise, essential.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Program Coordinators oversee individualized academic probation programming, connecting closely with at-promise scholars.
• Staff teach several sections of a first-year seminar during the fall term and assist with training and supervision of a peer mentor team.
• Lead in areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, social engagement, event planning, housing, study cafe, tutoring services, and education abroad.
• Administrative experience with maintaining databases is preferred.
• Peer mentors have mobile accessibility outside normal hours; some events may require night or weekend obligations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Student services

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Program Coordinator (2 Positions Available)

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Program Coordinator (2 Positions Available)

Department

Department Undergraduate Programs-2975

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260641

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/10/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/24/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The William H. Thompson Scholars ( WHT ) Learning Community provides academic and life skills support to recipients of the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Grounded in the Ecology of Validation model, scholars are given opportunities to connect closely with staff, faculty, and peers through a sequence of shared academic courses, learning community activities, and advising.

WHT is an energetic and student success focused environment, with Program Coordinators primarily focusing on providing support through individualized meetings with program scholars throughout the academic year.

Working collaboratively with program staff to uphold the mission and core values of the WHT program, a Program Coordinator utilizes a holistic approach to support scholars in academics, personal wellness, social development, and professional development.

Program Coordinators oversee individualized academic probation programming, connecting closely with at-promise scholars.

Staff are responsible for teaching several sections of a first-year seminar course during the fall term and assist with the training and supervision of a peer mentor team.

In addition to student support duties, Program Coordinators are assigned leadership responsibilities in areas such as: program diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, social engagement, event planning, housing, study cafe, tutoring services, and education abroad.

Administrative experience with maintaining databases is preferred.

Peer mentors have mobile accessibility outside of the normal working hours and community programming occasionally require night or weekend obligations.

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 plus 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to organize and implement student-based programs necessary.
• Experience working with college students, specifically at-promise, essential.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of student services experience desirable.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Jocelyn Bullock
William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community – Director
[e-mail]

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Attendance of events/trainings outside business hrs may be required

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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