Assistant Director - Academics
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 55k+ / year
Posted on Jul 27, 2026
| Working Title | Assistant Director - Academics |
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| Department | Athletics-0850 |
| Requisition Number | S_260562 |
| Posting Open Date | 07/27/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 08/03/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Serve as an academic counselor for a select group of sports. Provide student-athletes with academic counseling, registration assistance, and career guidance while building academic, organizational, and personal behaviors that support academic success. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure compliance with University of Nebraska, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA rules leading to college graduation. Meet with prospective student-athletes during on-campus recruiting visits. Manage, assist, and oversee academic support program components, duties, and events as assigned by the Deputy AD for Student Services. Position requires working some evenings and weekends. 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 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 | $55,000/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 | Leah Huber lhuber@huskers.com 402-472-4966 |
| 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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