Director of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 72k-72k / year

Posted on May 14, 2026
Working Title Director of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships
Department Undergraduate Educ & Student Success-8450
Requisition Number S_260368
Posting Open Date 05/13/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/03/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (URAF) supports students in their pursuit of undergraduate research, nationally competitive fellowships, and creative activity. We are seeking an experienced leader who is excited to help students identify and pursue pathways into research and other high-impact experiences and to encourage and support students to leverage their academic and co-curricular experiences to apply for nationally competitive fellowships. The URAF Director reports to the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Education and serves on the Undergraduate Education and Student Success Team.

The URAF Director is responsible for supporting the development of UNL’s undergraduate research ecosystem with campus partners. This work includes developing strategic plans, tools, and structures for encouraging and supporting student engagement with undergraduate research and fellowships and serving as UNL’s institutional representative for appropriate national organizations. The Director coordinates internal application review and selection committee efforts for fellowships (Fulbright, Goldwater, Boren, etc.) and the UCARE and FYRE programs, including identifying faculty participants for committee service and facilitating the UCARE and FYRE award-making processes. In addition, the Director supervises the URAF team and manages program budgetary resources.

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/
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree and three (3) years’ experience in supporting students’ success in high-impact programs such as undergraduate research, learning communities, honors, fellowship and/or scholarship programs.
  • Experience with education program development, implementation, & assessment.
  • Experience providing written guidance and/or feedback to students on proposal and personal statement essay writing.
  • Experience collaborating with campus partners including, faculty, chairs, and deans or other educational leaders.
  • Experience supervising, training, or mentoring student workers or interns.
  • Knowledge of the specialized requirements of proposal writing and personal essay writing associated with nationally competitive competitions.
  • Must have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least five years’ progressive experience supporting students’ success in high-impact programs such as undergraduate research, learning communities, honors, fellowship and/or scholarship programs.
  • Experience providing feedback and guidance on competitive fellowship and/or graduate application processes or related preferred.
  • Experience with leadership, implementation, and assessment of undergraduate research or fellowship programs or similar high-impact practice programs (application processes, training, funding, etc.).
  • Experience supervising staff.
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 $72,000/year 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 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
Amy Goodburn, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor &
Dean, Undergraduate Education

agoodburn1@unl.edu
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
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