Academic Outreach Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Academic Advising & Student Services
Academic Outreach Specialist
The Academic Outreach Specialist will provide support services to assist low-income first-generation students in the Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO program. The services provided will assist eligible students with navigating their college journey to successfully earn their bachelor's degree. The Academic Outreach Specialist is responsible for:
Coordination and execution of program activities, events, and recognition opportunities. Providing outreach to new potential students and monitoring participant success. Coordination and implementation of educational programming, seminars, and presentations that will assist TRIO SSS participants successfully navigate their collegiate experience.
About Us:
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL is not just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays. Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage. Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education. Robust retirement plans with university match.
Minimum
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field. One year of experience working in an educational setting. Experience developing and executing student success initiatives and programs. Knowledge/understanding of working with low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. Must have a valid driver's license and meet the University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in higher educational setting. Experience working with TRIO programs. Experience serving first generation, low-income, or disabled student populations.
How to Apply
- 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.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
- Ana Pecina at or anapecina
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