Student Wellness Advocate (Located in Kearney, NE)

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Kearney (NE); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a Student Wellness Advocate located at the Kearney, NE campus. The role focuses on confidential, information-sharing support for UNMC students and referrals to campus resources.

Collaboration with leadership will promote overall student well-being and successful adaptation to health professional training programs. The position requires 2 years of related experience with diverse student populations, strong confidentiality, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with students.
• Experience with students from diverse backgrounds to promote wellness and academic excellence.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience across disciplines or multiple departments/units.
• Will consider related post-bachelors education in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential and informal assistance to UNMC students at Kearney Campus, acting as a source of information and referral.
• Collaborate with UNMC leadership to promote student well-being and help students adjust to demands of health professions training programs.
• Support students throughout their journey and connect them with appropriate campus resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Cultural competence

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary education or higher

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Student Wellness Advocate (Located in Kearney, NE)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14920

Department

Department Student Success Administration 50011628

Business Unit

Business Unit Academic Affairs

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

POSITION LOCATED IN KEARNEY , NE
Provide confidential and informal assistance to UNMC students at Kearney Campus: acting as a source of information and referral and aiding in answering individual’s questions. Collaborates with UNMC leadership to promote overall student well-being, help student adjust to the demands of health professions training programs, and support students throughout their journey.

Working Title Student Wellness Advocate (Located in Kearney, NE)

Job Title

Job Title Adv/Career/Std Svcs Specialist

Salary Grade

Salary Grade AS21S

Appointment Type

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

Salary Range $45,800 - $64,100/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 08/06/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 08/21/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and cultures in the promotion of wellness and academic excellence.

(Will consider additional related post bachelors’ education in lieu of required experience)

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to act independently and engage with a student population as a resource. Experience working across disciplines or multiple departments/units. Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive student information and refer as appropriate.

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

Relevant experience in higher education and/or health profession programs.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

An understanding of the path to, through, and following health profession training programs.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.