Academic Outreach Specialist

🇺🇸 Lincoln, Nebraska 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 12th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Nebraska – Lincoln is hiring an Academic Outreach Specialist to support low-income, first-generation students in the Student Support Services TRIO program. The services help eligible students navigate their college journey and earn a bachelor's degree. The role handles outreach to new potential students and monitors participant success.

Highlights

Coordinate and run program activities, events, and recognition opportunities
Reach out to new potential students and monitor participant success
Plan seminars, presentations, and programming that help TRIO SSS students through college
Support students who are low-income, first-generation, or have disabilities
Requires a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and one year in an educational setting
Requires experience developing and executing student success initiatives
Requires a valid driver's license that meets university driver eligibility requirements
Pay starts at $45,000 per year, per the posting

Academic Outreach Specialist Full Description

Description of Work

The Academic Outreach Specialist will provide support services to assist low-income first-generation students in the Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO program. The services provided will assist eligible students with navigating their college journey to successfully earn their bachelor’s degree.

The Academic Outreach Specialist is responsible for: Coordination and execution of program activities, events, and recognition opportunities. Providing outreach to new potential students and monitoring participant success. Coordination and implementation of educational programming, seminars, and presentations that will assist TRIO SSS participants successfully navigate their collegiate experience.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Robust retirement plans with university match Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. One year of experience working in an educational setting Experience developing and executing student success initiatives and programs Knowledge/understanding of working with low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher educational setting Experience working with TRIO programs Experience serving first generation, low-income, or disabled student populations

Posted Salary

$45,000/yr. minimum