Student Wellness Advocate; 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:

Department

Department Student Success Administration

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 Power Point

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 (*).

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