Assistant Director of Admissions

Position Information

Position Information


EEO Statement

Working Title
Assistant Director of Admissions


Department
Admissions-0959


Requisition Number
S_260623


Posting Open Date
08/06/2026


Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
08/20/2026


Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Description of Work


The Assistant Director of Admissions will have direct responsibility for undergraduate recruitment efforts for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This individual will coordinate undergraduate recruitment efforts for transfer, military, low-income, and first generation prospective students. This team member will also provide supervision for assigned recruitment areas. The team member will supervise multiple staff in the office and will serve as a consultant to many other teams and campus partners on transfer, military, low-income, and first generation prospective students. This position will serve as a liaison between UNL and high schools, community programs, and community colleges and will help grow partnerships for the university. This person will work with associate director to set priorities as it relates to transfer, military, low-income and first generation prospective students. The position will provide updates to associate director on analysis of data and ensure that goals are met; actions taken consistent with this analysis and provide recommendations on recruitment strategies; interpretation of recruitment policies and exercises authority and independent judgment in making recruitment decisions on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
As an EO 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 plus two years in education, business, communication, or related field.
• Ability to clearly communicate via written and spoken forums.
• Supervisory or similar experiences
• Ability to analyze data and use information to make decisions connected to recruitment strategies and tactics
• Public speaking experience.
• Strong interpersonal skill .
• Willingness to travel
• Proven ability to work independently and with little or no supervision, little or no clerical support.
• Experience with developing team members
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce or another Client Relationship System (CRM).
• Experience with undergraduate recruitment at large public institutions.
• Knowledge of UNL and its challenges and opportunities connected to undergraduate student recruitment.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish.
• Event planning experience.
• Experience catering communication to meet the needs of various populations.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Familiarity with UNL s High School and College Relations operations and procedures.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Yes


Physical Required
No


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
Yes


Posted Salary
$48,000/yr. minimum


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


Sandy Airan, View email address on click.appcast.io

Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional


Job Type
Full-Time


Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE


Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No


If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date