Project Coordinator

Peru State College; Chadron (NE); On-site; USD 44,239 - 48,677; Full time

Job summary

Peru State College in Chadron is seeking an Admissions administrative professional to support day-to-day operations, student recruitment, and onboarding across campus. You will help manage policies, budgets, and communication, while coordinating with various departments to ensure data integrity and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes handling the admissions workflow, website content, and software administration, with duties expanding to reports and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or work related experience.
• Experience with databases, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with various software programs.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the internal and external development, administration, promotion, and execution of strategies, programs, activities, and events of the Office of Admissions as assigned by the supervisor.
• Develop, promote, and execute strategies, programs, activities, and events to support student recruitment and retention, and other enrollment efforts.
• Act as an Admissions’ office application processor and communication liaison for incoming students.
• Assists with on-boarding of students, working directly with students, parents, staff and departments across campus.
• Assist with system and communication administration, training, documentation, data integrity, etc.
• Act as content manager for assigned websites, monitor and update admission web pages as assigned, and act as admin for various assigned software.
• Prepare reports as requested
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree or work related experience

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Oracle PeopleSoft

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day to day operations of a function, program, and/or department – this is not a secretarial position. Assists in program planning and development; interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating policies and procedures; administers budgets; and coordinates academic and/or staff personnel matters. Resolves problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department.

Examples of Work Performed

• Participate in the internal and external development, administration, promotion, and execution of strategies, programs, activities, and events of the Office of Admissions as assigned by the supervisor.
• Develop, promote, and execute strategies, programs, activities, and events to support student recruitment and retention, and other enrollment efforts.
• Act as an Admissions’ office application processor and communication liaison for incoming students.
• Assits with on-boarding of students, working directly with students, parents, staff and departments across campus.
• Assist with system and communication administration, training, documentation, data integrity, etc.
• Act as content manager for assigned websites, monitor and update admission web pages as assigned, and act as admin for various assigned software.

Secondary Duties

• Prepare reports as requested
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree or work related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with databases, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with various software programs
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

None

Other Requirements

Successful background records check

Salary Information

Salary Information $44,239-$48,677

FTE

1.000

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1705P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

07/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

General Information

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an Associate's degree or work related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work on the Chadron State College campus?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Explain the importance of the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of people.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe all computer software experience including, Microsoft Suite, Oracle’s PeopleSoft and SharePoint.

  (Open Ended Question)