Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with University match
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• And much more!

The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Program Coordinator will provide a combination of program facilitation, event planning, marketing, and assessment measures. The position is instrumental in driving student success, retention, and recruitment through high-impact programs and streamlined practices. The Program Coordinator is formative in enhancing existing and creating new programs through effective networking to help create a climate at the University of Nebraska –Lincoln that emphasizes, prioritizes, and expands inclusive excellence. Event coordination includes but is not limited to planning and organizing logistics for events, including workshops, symposia, and informal events. In addition, this position will assist with departmental marketing, promotion, and assessment by collaborating with Student Affairs marketing and creating quarterly and ad hoc impact reports as requested.

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 or equivalent education/experience plus one year of experience in education environment in an academic, administrative project, or program coordination role (or similar experience). Experience working with multicultural, religious, and/or affinity groups. This position requires a highly skilled, well-organized, and dedicated professional with excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and adaptability skills. The individual must have the ability to create and maintain relationships with campus and external partners. The ability to work in a supportive and collaborative fashion, to build stronger working relationships and support the growth of a diverse community. Must have a demonstrated awareness of key concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and ability to uphold JGMC’s values and successfully work across differences.

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Sociology, Educational Psychology/Psychology, Leadership, Program Management/Administration or related field is preferred. Experience in higher education work setting as well as developing and implementing marketing and promotions plans. Experience assessing program impacts is also preferred.

“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 references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”

Kerra Russell, Sr. Associate Director
krussell21@unl.edu
402.472.7723