Program Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website Please see Special Instructions for more details. Position Information Position Information Working Title Working Title NCPA Program Associate Department Department Nebraska College Preparatory Academy-10850 Requisition Number Requisition Number S_260516 Posting Open Date Posting Open Date 07/22/2026 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/06/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work Under the supervision of the Associate Director, this position is responsible for providing personalized academic support and guidance for Nebraska College Preparatory Academy ( NCPA ) students in Omaha, as well as coordinating all multi-day summer programming for NCPA high school students at UNL . Position will also coordinate recruitment programs in Omaha. Position will meet with school counselors and prospective students; interact with community organization 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. This is a grant-funded position. 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 . Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, and ability to work independently. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Experience with first generation, low-income and ethnic-minority students necessary. Must have demonstrated ability to relate to K-12 age populations. Weekend and evening hours required. Travel required. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree preferred. Experience providing academic and social support for high school students preferred. Knowledge of the state of Nebraska and its challenges amongst under-represented populations. Knowledge of UNL’s academic programs and student life desirable. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes Physical Required Physical Required No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No Criminal History Background Check Required Criminal History Background Check Required Yes Posted Salary $40,000/yr For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Job Category (old) Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional Job Type Job Type Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Work Location (City, State) Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date: Appointment End Date Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr