Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 85k-85k / year
Posted on Apr 24, 2026
| Working Title | Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions |
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| Department | Graduate Studies-0900 |
| Requisition Number | S_260311 |
| Posting Open Date | 04/23/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/15/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | The Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions provides leadership to the graduate recruitment, admissions, and enrollment management efforts of the Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with the primary responsibility to develop and execute a strategic recruitment and enrollment plan appropriate for a decentralized campus. This includes; directing strategic recruitment efforts and building strong partnerships with academic programs to recruit highly-talented graduate students; overseeing a team of admissions evaluators and ensuring the effectiveness of the online graduate admissions system; leveraging CRM technology to support robust engagement and communication; analysis of application and enrollment data to monitor and provide regular updates for the university’s overall strategic enrollment plan; developing policies/procedures and building sustainable processes; and attending to industry best practices in graduate admissions and recruitment. The successful candidate will work closely with many campus partners, especially Global Affairs, Academic Services and Enrollment Management, and Online and Distance Education. The successful candidate will serve on the Graduate Studies Leadership Team. 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 https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ |
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| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| 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 | $85,000/yr. minimum |
| How to Apply | To apply, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition S_260311. 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 cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Darby Ellestad, HR Specialist dellestad2@unl.edu 402-472-1399 |
| 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: | 6-1-2026 |
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