Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 60k+ / year

Posted on Jul 24, 2026
Working Title Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services
Department TRIO Programs-0962
Requisition Number S_260570
Posting Open Date 07/23/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/10/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) makes a positive impact in the University’s students by providing leadership for programs that support the persistence, retention, and graduation of first-generation, low-income, and disabled University of Nebraska-Lincoln students.

The Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services will:
  • Administer and implement innovative and high-impact programs and services for SSS participants to aid in retention and graduation
  • Collaborate with University and community partnerships that will achieve the grants objectives and outcomes
  • Promote the services available to SSS programs and recruit eligible students to participate in the program
  • Recruit, hire, train, and lead a staff of professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers to fulfill the mission of Student Support Services
  • Assist in yearly administration of Student Support Services grant budget
  • Assess and monitor program data and outcomes. Assist in daily documentation for yearly Annual Performance Reporting


About Us:
TRIO Programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are federally-funded outreach programs that offer academic, social, cultural and financial support for first-generation and underserved scholars. We engage with students in middle school through college to help them achieve educational goals by completing a college degree and exploring advanced education.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
  • Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
  • Generous retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working for UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, leadership, public administration, psychology/counseling, or related field
  • A minimum of three years of experience working in higher education and/or in the administration of programs service low-income or 1st generation populations
  • Two years of experience supervising staff
  • Ability to develop programming to aid in student college success
  • Ability to support ongoing professional development for staff
  • Ability to provide leadership for program planning, to coordinate work efforts, to control performance standards, and to build and sustain University support relationships
  • Maintain accurate student records and produce reports on student progress as needed
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attendance at conferences and workshops sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and other TRIO-affiliated associations.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Direct experience working with a TRIO program, SSS preferred
  • Experience with data management for TRIO programs and/or reporting to the Department of Education
  • Experience developing, implementing, and managing a budget
  • Experience managing and meeting grant objectives and expectations.
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 $60,000/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
Jamil Funnah
jfunnah2@unl.edu
402.472.8887
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Some evenings and weekends
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
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