Recruitment Specialist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Specialist at University of Nebraska–Lincoln will drive outreach to high schools and communities across the assigned territory to grow new student enrollment. You will present UNL program details, financial aid options, and campus opportunities during events, visits, and fairs, and connect with students and families in person, by phone, and via email.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree, excel in public speaking and data-informed outreach, and work independently with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent UNL at high school visits, college fairs, community events, and on-campus activities.
• Provide college counseling to prospective students and families.
• Interpret admission, financial aid, and university policies for the public.
• Utilize data and university systems to support enrollment goals.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

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Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

Working Title

Working Title Recruitment Specialist

Department

Department Admissions-0959

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260396

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 05/28/2026

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) 10/07/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

A recruitment specialist is a critical role focused on helping students, families, and supporters navigate the path to college. This individual will take a proactive role in supporting all efforts to grow new student enrollment but will have specific territories or populations of focus assigned specifically to them. A recruitment specialist is responsible for implementing recruitment strategy within assigned territory and provide regular updates to their supervisor and the Admissions Leadership Team. Recruitment specialists will utilize recruitment tactics to effectively provide college counseling to prospective students and their parents. Recruitment specialists are responsible for presenting the benefits of UNL to prospective students and their families within assigned territory. This position will represent UNL at high school visits, college fairs, community college visits, as well as on campus at events, daily visits, community engagement activities, and on-call. This role will interact with students and families in person, over the phone, and via email, or approved SMS messaging. The Recruitment Specialist may be responsible for additional projects connected to recruitment and admissions. This individual is responsible for interpreting admission, financial aid, and university policy to the general public. The individual will utilize data and access various systems to help the university meet enrollment goals. The individual will need the ability to understand the unique needs of students from all backgrounds throughout the enrollment experience. This position may require extensive travel depending upon focus areas of the recruitment funnel and assigned territory. This position requires many nights and weekends during peak times.
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

Bachelors degree required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, ability to work independently, demonstrated ability to think collaboratively about interactions and programs, Ability to relate to people of all age groups, academic abilities and cultures. Experience with Microsoft Office software. Ability to manage one’s time and work on multiple projects at once. Presentation and written communication skills required. Ability to learn new technologies. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive campus or community involvement. Experience working as a student recruitment ambassador or tour guide. Experience in customer service. Experience using data to analyze happenings and to make recommendations for future work. Ability to speak fluently in an additional language, with preference toward Spanish. Ability analyzing data

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

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 $43,888/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)

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

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