Student Success & Outreach Associate

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks a NCPA Program Associate to provide personalized academic support for Omaha students and to coordinate multi-day summer programming for NCPA high schoolers at UNL.

The role involves recruiting in Omaha, meeting with counselors and prospective students, and liaising with community partners. A bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred; weekend/evening hours and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Public speaking experience and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with first generation, low-income, and ethnic-minority students.
• Ability to relate to K-12 age populations; weekend and evening hours required; travel required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized academic support and guidance for NCPA students in Omaha.
• Coordinate multi-day summer programming for NCPA high school students at UNL.
• Coordinate recruitment programs in Omaha; meet with school counselors and prospective students.
• Interact with community organizations and agency staff; plan and implement events for recruitment/retention of first generation/low-income students.
• Serve as liaison between UNL, Omaha and other communities; grant-funded position.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks a NCPA Program Associate to provide personalized academic support for Omaha students and to coordinate multi-day summer programming for NCPA high schoolers at UNL.

The role involves recruiting in Omaha, meeting with counselors and prospective students, and liaising with community partners. A bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred; weekend/evening hours and travel are expected.