University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Assistant Director of Advising
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $53K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ December 4th, 2025
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- Advise undergraduate students in the College of Engineering using knowledge of relevant programs, policies, and procedures.
- Lead internal and external programs and processes to support student success.
- Critically analyze and map business processes and data to identify gaps and ensure efficiency.
- Require experience working with Engineering undergraduate students and diverse student backgrounds.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in communication, time management, and computer/database systems.
- Ability to supervise professional staff and advising programs.
- Knowledge of student information systems related to academic advising essential.
- Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree and 3 years of advising experience, with preferred qualifications of a master's in Educational Administration and 5 years of student services experience.
- Salary starts at a minimum of $53,000 per year.
- Position requires a criminal history background check; no CDL or pre-placement driving record review required.
Assistant Director of Advising Full Description
Department | College of Engineering-0907
Requisition Number | S_250781
Posting Open Date | 12/02/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 12/15/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Serving as an engaged member of the Engineering Student Services Team, the position will advise undergraduate students in the College of Engineering ENG using knowledge of ENG programs, policies, and procedures of the college as well as university programs. On behalf of the college and/or university, position will lead internal and external programs and processes that will impact student success in the college and university. Position will leverage knowledge of college and university policies and procedures to critically analyze and map business processes and data to identify gaps and ensure maximum efficiency.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications | Master’s degree plus 3 years of advising experience post-graduation and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse student backgrounds required. Must have experience with Engineering undergraduate students. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing necessary. Ability to effectively manage time essential. Must have ability to work with students in an advising setting. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in using computers and database systems required. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of a specialized area of advising and experience in an advising setting with students necessary. Must have ability to work independently, build relationships with external units, speak in front of large audiences, and communicate technical terms to a non-technical audience. Demonstrated knowledge of student information systems as it relates to academic advising, and understanding of a specialized area/program/process of advising essential. Must have ability to supervise professional staff and advising programs and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of student information systems as it relates to academic advising, demonstrated ability to critically map and analyze business processes to ensure maximum efficiency required.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in Educational Administration preferred. Five years of student services experience post-graduation desirable. Experience working with a co-located academic program and experience navigating with UNL and UNO procedures helpful.
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 | $53,000/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 | Katherine Ortiz
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | May include evenings and weekends
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
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