Program Coordinator, Student Culture & Community

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Retirement plans with university match

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Program Coordinator to advance student belonging and holistic success by coordinating programs, services, and engagement opportunities for the university’s student community in Lincoln, NE. This full-time role supports partnerships, events, and staff leadership.

The ideal candidate will manage budgets, hire and train staff, and work with Marketing to promote events, while fostering inclusive environments across diverse student identities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• One year of experience in an academic, administrative project, or program coordination role, similar experience will be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate programs, events, workshops, and community-building opportunities.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students, colleagues, campus partners, and student organizations.
• Ability to work collaboratively across campus in support of an embedded service model.
• Ability to communicate effectively across differences, identities, and perspectives.
• Basic knowledge of student development, identity-based support, campus engagement, or community-building practices.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion when responding to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, initiate campus partnerships, and implement student programmatic initiatives focused on creating a campus climate of cultural excellence and belonging with a goal of increasing student success, recruitment, and retention.
• Monitor and track program expenditures through financial statements, records, and program expenditures.
• Hire, train, and lead student support staff.
• Collaborate with Student Life Marketing to develop and implement marketing campaigns for Student Culture and Community events.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Relationship building

Collaboration

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

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 Notice of Nondiscrimination

Working Title

Department

Department Student Culture & Community-11400

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260805

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/06/2026

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) 10/12/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

We’re looking for someone to join our team to support a dynamic student community. The Program Coordinator advances student belonging and holistic success by coordinating programs, services, and engagement opportunities that support students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

• Develop, coordinate, initiate campus partnerships, and implement student programmatic initiatives focused on creating a campus climate of cultural excellence and belonging with a goal of increasing student success, recruitment, and retention.
• Monitor and track program expenditures through financial statements, records, and program expenditures.
• Hire, train, and lead student support staff.
• Collaborate with Student Life Marketing to develop and implement marketing campaigns for Student Culture and Community events.

About Us:

The Office of Student Culture & Community fosters dynamic and supportive environments, provides empowering experiences, and supports all students to strengthen a sense of belonging and holistic success. We cultivate spaces, programs, and partnerships where all Huskers can engage genuinely, meaningfully, and thrive in community.

We advance student success by connecting individuals to resources that address basic needs, support academic and personal development, and build leadership capacity. We empower students not only to navigate campus life but also to shape it.

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• One year of experience in an academic, administrative project, or program coordination role, similar experience will be considered.
• Experience engaging and supporting students and communities across a broad range of identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and areas of interest.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate programs, events, workshops, and community-building opportunities.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students, colleagues, campus partners, and student organizations.
• Ability to work collaboratively across campus in support of an embedded service model.
• Ability to communicate effectively across differences, identities, and perspectives.
• Basic knowledge of student development, identity-based support, campus engagement, or community-building practices.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion when responding to student needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Sociology, Educational Psychology/Psychology, Leadership, Program Management/Administration or related field.
• Direct experience developing and implementing workshops, programs, and services across a broad range of topics and interests.
• Experience supporting programs or services emphasizing belonging, identity development, or student community-building.
• Previous experience developing and implementing comprehensive communication and outreach plans.
• Experience working collaboratively with varied campus and off-campus entities.
• Working knowledge of student development and leadership education theory.
• Preferred candidates will demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, or abilities in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of student development and support, campus climate, and resource navigation.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive student needs and partnership work with professionalism, discretion, and care.
  • Working knowledge of student development and leadership education theory.

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

Posted Salary $45,000/yr. minimum

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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) Some evening and weekend work

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? No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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