The Senior Assistant Director is responsible for providing academic support and guidance to Nebraska College Preparatory Academy (NCPA) students in the Omaha area, as well as coordinating all multi-day summer programming for NCPA high school students at UNL. Some of the duties of this position will include: providing leadership and direction to their assigned high school, coordinating the recruitment of new NCPA students by collaborating with Omaha middle schools, and building relationships with community-based organizations. The position will meet with school counselors and prospective students; interact with community organizations and agency staff; plan and implement special events and programs for recruitment/retention of first-generation low-income students; and serve as liaison between UNL, Omaha, and other communities. The Senior Assistant Director will partner with the NCPA wellness team to ensure the application and reporting of the DHHS Teen Outreach Program grant and the NCPA mentor program to coordinate student events. In addition, this position supervises the staff that work with NCPA scholars at Omaha Bryan High School. May be required to work evenings and weekends. This is a grant-funded position and will be located in Omaha, NE and will occasionally travel to Lincoln, NE.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. 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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Bachelor’s degree in education, sociology, family studies, or related field and 2 years experience in higher education or related field. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, ability to work independently, experience providing academic and social support for first-generation, low-income, and/or minority students (high school and above), and Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software. Familiarity with UNL’s College Relations & Academic Advising operations and procedures.

Master’s degree preferred. Experience with developing, implementing and, evaluating strategic plans. Knowledge of the state of Nebraska and its challenges amongst under-represented populations. Demonstrate ability to relate to first-generation, low-income, and minority populations. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to relate to undergraduate college students. Supervision experience.

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Sandy Airan, sairan2@unl.edu