Assistant Director of Admissions

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Administration

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 48k+ / year

Posted on Aug 7, 2026
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 https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
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, sairan2@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
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date