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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Assistant Director for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. The role involves collaborating with the program Director to develop the scholar program's goals, teach engineering courses, plan workshops and events, provide student coaching, manage scholarship awards, and maintain internship and employment data to support continuous improvement.

Highlights

Teach ENGR 102/103 and ENGR 20 courses as part of the PKFEA curriculum.
Develop and execute monthly professional development workshops including networking receptions, career panels, mock interviews, and site visits.
Provide success coaching to students at the Omaha campus.
Manage student internship, co-op, and employment outcome data for reports and program improvements.
Oversee scholar communications and engagement expectations for events.
Develop service-learning opportunities and manage financial scholarship awarding.
Use assessment data to identify gaps and recommend enhancements to career-related initiatives.
Requires bachelor’s degree in relevant fields plus 3 years of experience in student development, career services, or employer relations.
Preferred qualifications include master’s degree, experience with management systems like Handshake, SSH, Tableau, Excel, and background in STEM or technical education.
Minimum salary starting at $53,000 per year and requires a criminal background check.

Assistant Director Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy – Scott Campus Full Description

Assistant Director Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy – Scott Campus

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Position Information

Working Title | Assistant Director Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy – Scott Campus
Department | College of Engineering-0907
Requisition Number | S_260064
Posting Open Date | 01/30/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/20/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) scholar program is a unique cohort-based program for undergraduate engineering students in financial need, with a commitment to advancing leadership in the field of engineering.

The Assistant Director will work in collaboration with the Director of PKFEA to further develop the scholar program’s mission and goals and be involved in aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, teaching, coaching, workshop and event planning, and curriculum development. The position will assist in directing programs and services designed to enhance career development skills. The position will provide strategic outreach to students who need academic and career-related interventions. The Assistant Director will help develop strategic efforts to integrate career-readiness and experiential learning across PKFEA programming.

· Teach ENGR 102/103 and ENGR 20 courses as part of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy curriculum on the Omaha campus.· Develop and execute monthly professional development workshops for students, tailored to each cohort’s needs in their academic progress, including networking receptions, career panels, mock interviews, and site visits.· Provide students with success coaching at the Omaha campus.· Maintain student internship data, co-op, and employment outcomes to inform reports and continuous improvement efforts.· Manage current scholar communication and expectations for events and engagement.· Develop service-learning opportunities for students.· Manage student financial scholarship awarding.· Use assessment data to identify gaps, measure progress toward program goals, and recommend enhancements to career-related initiatives.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

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 in engineering, business, education, social sciences, student affairs, or related field plus three (3) years of experience in student development, career services, or employer relations. Demonstrated experience working with students in a 1:1 setting and presenting to diverse groups. Experience facilitating workshops or teaching professional development topics. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain multifaceted partnerships. Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Must be able to travel between Omaha and Lincoln campuses.

Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in engineering, business, education, social sciences, student affairs, or related field. Experience working in engineering, STEM, or technical education environments. Experience with management systems, data tracking, and assessment tools (e.g., Handshake, SSH, Tableau, Excel). Experience supporting students through complex personal or academic challenges. Experience teaching at the University level helpful. Knowledge of scholarship-based or cohort programs supporting underrepresented student populations. Knowledge of theory/application of coaching others 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 | Stacy Riley, Director Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy
sriley16@unl.edu
College of Engineering
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Omaha, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: | 2/23/2026
Appointment End Date |

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