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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Assistant Director – Panhandle, NE. The role involves promoting the university to prospective students and families in the assigned territory, supervising a recruitment team, and representing UNL at various outreach events including high schools and community colleges. The Assistant Director creates, implements, and assesses strategic outreach efforts while handling admission and financial aid policy communications, requiring extensive travel and flexibility.

Highlights

Supervise a small recruitment staff and manage strategic outreach in the Panhandle region.
Represent UNL at high school visits, college fairs, community college visits, and other external events.
Interpret admission, financial aid, and university policies to the public.
Requires extensive travel, including many nights and weekends during peak times.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office software and ability to learn new technologies.
Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of recruitment or related field experience required.
Preferred qualifications include experience in recruitment at large public institutions and bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).
Valid driver’s license and meeting university driver eligibility are mandatory.
Criminal background check and pre-placement driving record review required.
Position offers a minimum salary of $48,000 per year.

Assistant Director – Panhandle, NE Full Description

Assistant Director – Panhandle, NE

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Position Information

Working Title | Assistant Director – Panhandle, NE
Department | Admissions-0959
Requisition Number | S_260084
Posting Open Date | 02/09/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/25/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | This Assistant Director – Panhandle, position is based in Scottsbluff, NE, at the Panhandle Research and Education Center, and focuses on promoting the benefits of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) to prospective students and their families within the assigned territory. The Assistant Director will travel to the Lincoln campus 2–3 times per year for training and special events. The Assistant Director will supervise a small team of recruitment staff.

The Assistant Director is responsible for creating, implementing, and assessing UNL’s strategic outreach efforts in assigned territory. This position will represent UNL at high school visits, college fairs, community college visits, and other external events. Responsible for interpreting admission, financial aid, and university policy to the general public. This position requires extensive travel, and many nights and weekends during peak times.

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 2 years of experience in recruitment or related field required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, and ability to work independently. Ability to relate to people of all age groups, academic abilities and cultures necessary. Experience with Microsoft Office software essential. Must have ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned projects on time. Ability to learn new technologies required. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications | Ability to implement and assess a program or strategy preferred. Experience in recruitment at a large public institution helpful. Prefer extensive campus involvement as an undergraduate. Experience working as a student recruitment ambassador or tour guide in Admissions, Housing, Orientation leader, or an academic college helpful. Experience with extensive travel preferred. Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
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) | Scottsbluff, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
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