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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Associate Director. This role leads undergraduate admissions recruitment focused on first-time freshmen, coordinating high school visits, college fairs, and outreach efforts, while supervising recruitment staff and using data to guide strategies to meet enrollment goals.

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Lead undergraduate admissions recruitment for first-time freshmen in Nebraska and nationwide
Coordinate high school visits, college fairs, and outreach with counselors and educators
Supervise recruitment staff including Assistant Directors, training and managing performance
Develop and execute yield activities and territory strategies to convert prospects into enrollments
Analyze recruitment data and make strategic, data-driven adjustments to improve market share
Collaborate with Admissions Leadership, campus partners, and Visitor Experience for event planning and resource allocation
Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors and community contacts to support recruitment
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, 4 years professional experience in relevant fields, experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), public speaking, staff supervision, and valid driver’s license
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree, leadership in enrollment projects, knowledge of UNL and Nebraska admissions landscape, event planning, and experience with underrepresented student populations
Annual starting salary of $70,000 minimum; position requires regular travel including evenings and weekends during peak periods

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Associate Director

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Position Information

Working Title | Associate Director
Department | Admissions-0959
Requisition Number | S_260333
Posting Open Date | 05/08/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/26/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Associate Director leads undergraduate admissions recruitment, mainly for first-time freshmen in Nebraska and across the country. This role coordinates high school visits, college fairs, and outreach with counselors and educators under the direction of the Executive Director of Admissions. The Office of Admissions is a unit within the Academic Services and Enrollment Management (ASEM) division. As part of the Admissions Leadership Team, the Associate Director will work collaboratively with peers throughout the division, using data to guide recruitment and provide leadership to achieve enrollment goals.

The Associate Director oversees a team of recruitment staff and directly supervises Assistant Directors. They guide teams to meet enrollment goals and report to the Executive Director of Admissions, sharing regular updates on progress. Key duties include training staff in territory management, monitoring performance, and supporting staff growth. This role plans and runs yield activities and territory strategies to convert prospects to enrollments. The Associate Director reviews recruitment data and territory results, making data-driven changes to improve strategies and market share. Working with the Executive Director, Admissions Leadership, and campus partners, this job creates reports and plans that help set strategy and meet enrollment targets.

The Associate Director exercises independent judgment in interpreting admissions policies, making recruitment decisions, and overseeing functional initiatives aligned with strategic priorities. The position also collaborates with units within ASEM and across campus to align recruitment objectives with university initiatives. The Associate Director will also collaborate with Visitor Experience to ensure effective resource allocation for recruitment events and activities. The Associate Director also builds and maintains relationships with high school counselors, community contacts, and key influencer to increase student access and support recruitment efforts. As needed, this position provides leadership support to the broader admissions team and may serve as a proxy for the Executive Director of Admissions.

Regular travel, including evenings and weekends, is required during peak recruitment periods. The position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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 and 4 years of professional experience in recruitment, enrollment management, admissions, enrollment marketing, or other related fields Demonstrated experience in public speaking and delivering presentations Experience supervising professional staff, including responsibility for performance management and team development Experience using Salesforce or another customer relationship management (CRM)system to inform strategy and track outcomes Ability to analyze and interpret recruitment or enrollment data to inform strategic decisions Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present information to stakeholders Knowledge of first-time freshmen and transfer admissions operations and procedures Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders Event planning and coordination skills Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision or administrative support Willingness to travel Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrated leadership of cross-departmental recruitment initiatives or strategic enrollment projects Track record of achieving or exceeding enrollment targets at a mid- to large-size public university Proficiency in territory management and yield strategy within an admissions setting Skill in organizing or facilitating large-scale recruitment events or outreach programs Strong background in training and mentoring professional staff in admissions recruitment Knowledge of the state of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Understanding of the challenges facing underrepresented student populations in higher education Familiarity with UNL’s high school and college relations operations and procedures Knowledge of high-achieving student recruitment strategies In-depth knowledge of UNL and its enrollment landscape Familiarity with UNL’s University Honors Programs
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 | $70,000/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) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
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