Recruitment Specialist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nebraska is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support high-achieving student recruitment. This role involves interacting with students and families, hosting recruitment events, and analyzing data to enhance recruitment strategies. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. Experience in public speaking, customer service, and familiarity with Microsoft Office is essential. This full-time position requires the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and may involve night and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse age groups and cultures.
• Experience with public speaking and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families in navigating college enrollment.
• Host recruitment events for high-achieving students.
• Analyze data to enhance recruitment strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Ability to manage multiple projects

Written communication skills

Ability to analyze data

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office software

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

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Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Position Information

Working Title: Recruitment Specialist

Department: Admissions-0959

Requisition Number: S_260127

Posting Open Date: 02/20/2026

Application Review Date: 03/09/2026

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. The position will support high achieving recruitment by hosting high achieving applicants at on and off-campus events, at high school visits and college fairs. The responsibilities of this position include analyzing available data to determine appropriate management and utilization of technology decisions to achieve recruitment goals. It requires knowledge of high ability recruitment efforts and will serve as the connection point for high achieving programs across campus such as the University Honors Program, Jeffrey S Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, and the Nebraska Business Honors Academy.

This role will interact with students and families in person, over the phone, and via email, or approved SMS messaging and deliver individual and group presentations. The position contributes to additional projects connected to recruitment and admissions and is responsible for interpreting admission, financial aid, and university policy to the general public. All Office of Admissions staff for prospective students and answer student inquires via phone, email, or in person. Night and weekend hours are required.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, ability to work independently, demonstrated ability to think inclusively 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. Must have presentation skills. Written communication skills. Ability to learn new technologies. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with high ability recruitment. Experience with student information systems. 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 analyzing data.

Additional Requirements

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: Yes

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

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Job Details

Job Category (old): Managerial/Professional

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Lincoln, NE

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

Planned Hire Date: (not specified)

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