University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Assistant Director
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $51K
💻 Other
🗓️ December 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Assist the Director with policy development, process improvement, and program coordination abroad.
- Manage marketing and outreach activities, including the annual Global Experiences Office (GEO) Fair.
- Coordinate faculty-led programs for the College of Architecture and serve as principal coordinator for bilateral exchange programs.
- Require occasional nights, weekends, and domestic/international travel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, is required.
- Hold a master’s degree plus two years of relevant experience in study abroad, student affairs, international education, or non-profit global learning organizations.
- Experience advising/supporting students and international living or work experience preferred.
- Preferred skills include budget and contract administration, student systems knowledge, and intercultural communication.
- Position requires a criminal background check.
- Starting salary minimum is $51,000 per year.
Assistant Director Full Description
Department | Global Experiences Office-0901
Requisition Number | S_250786
Posting Open Date | 12/03/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 01/15/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Assistant Director of Global Experiences Office serves as an assistant to the Director of the Global Experiences Office, supporting the Director’s efforts to develop policies, processes and procedures, evaluating the student experience, and assisting with the strategic development and coordination of programs abroad. The role of the Assistant Director also has a substantial focus on marketing and outreach on campus. The Assistant Director supports College of Architecture in the development of their faculty led programs in addition to serving as the principal Coordinator for all bilateral exchange programs. Responsibilities include reviewing policies and procedures of the office; coordinating outreach activities for students and campus partners, including the annual GEO Fair, and developing strong relationships with our bilateral exchange program partners. This position is part of a team and reports to the Director of Global Experiences Office. Some nights and weekends may be required. Occasional domestic and international travel also required.
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 plus two (2) years of experience in a study abroad office, student affairs office, international education organization, or non-profit focused on global learning. Experience supporting students or advising students. Experience studying, living, working or volunteering abroad. Experience in marketing, event planning, or outreach in some capacity. Proficiency in Microsoft products, including Excel. Evidence of attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience developing and administering short-term study abroad programs strongly preferred. Experience administrating budgets and contracts. Experience working within different student-based operating systems. Commitment to diverse pathways for learning and demonstrated commitment to successfully supporting students of all backgrounds. Knowledge of theory and practice in areas such as student development, experiential learning, curriculum design, and intercultural communication.
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 | $51,000/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 | Marnie Nelson
Director of Global Experiences Offices
mnelson38@nebraska.edu or 402-472-5358
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 |
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