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Career and Student Experience Specialist

🇺🇸 Lincoln, Nebraska 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Career Services 🗓️ October 9th, 2026
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Career and Student Experience Specialist for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. The specialist coordinates internships, educational travel, and other career-connected experiences for students in music, theatre, film, dance, visual art, and design. In the UNL system the position is categorized as a Career Coach.

Highlights
  • Coordinate state, national, and international experiential learning opportunities, including internships and educational travel.
  • Provide career and professional development support that prepares students for internships, employment, graduate study, and professional practice.
  • Develop relationships with employers, alumni, and professional organizations to expand opportunities for students.
  • Collaborate with faculty, UNL Global Affairs, and other University offices to connect students and faculty with resources.
  • Track and communicate career and experiential learning activities and outcomes to support program improvement.
  • Work in a college home to nationally recognized programs in music, theatre, film, dance, visual art, and design.
  • Receive generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life coverage, and employee and dependent scholarship programs.
  • Join retirement plans with a university match at an employer recognized by Forbes and certified Family Friendly.

Career and Student Experience Specialist Full Description


Career and Student Experience Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Click “Apply for this job,” complete the information form, and submit the following:

• Letter of application addressing qualifications specific to this job description.
• Resume or CV.
• Names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references

Position Information
 Position Information 
EEO Statement  | The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination
Working Title  | Career and Student Experience Specialist
Department  | Hixson Lied Fine & Performing Arts-0898
Requisition Number  | S_260819
Posting Open Date  | 10/06/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)  | 10/20/2026
Posting Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Description of Work  | The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a vibrant community of artists, scholars, and educators committed to excellence in creative expression, academic inquiry, and public engagement. Home to nationally recognized programs in music, theatre, film, dance, visual art, and design. The College fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and a deep connection between the arts and society.

As the Career and Student Experience Specialist, you will: Coordinate state, national, and international experiential learning opportunities, including internships, professional experiences, educational travel, and other career-connected activities. Provide career and professional development support that prepares students for high level internships, employment, graduate study, and professional practice. Develop relationships with employers, alumni, professional organizations, and other external partners to expand career and experiential opportunities for students. Collaborate with faculty, UNL Global Affairs and other University offices, as well as College partners to coordinate experiential activities and connect students and faculty with appropriate resources. Track and communicate career and experiential learning activities and outcomes to support College priorities and program improvement. 
In the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Career Coach.

About UsAt the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Robust retirement plans with university match
Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
Minimum Required Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of experience working with high school or college students in an educational support, counseling, social work, achievement, advising, mentoring or related role. Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for experience. Demonstrated organization, time management, verbal and written communication skills. Experience with public speaking. Experience working collaboratively with and coordinating programs, projects, or events for multiple stakeholders. Ability to learn and translate extensive career information, policies, and procedures. Ability to both collaborate and self-manage.
Preferred Qualifications  | The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Knowledge of career pathways and professional practices within fine and performing arts or other creative disciplines. Experience developing or coordinating internships, experiential learning, career development, or other educational/professional activities, domestically or internationally. Experience building relationships with employers, alumni, community organizations, or other external partners. Experience working in higher education.
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  | $43,000/year minimum
How to Apply  | Click “Apply for this job,” complete the information form, and submit the following:

• Letter of application addressing qualifications specific to this job description.
• Resume or CV.
• Names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references


For questions or accommodations related to this position contact  | Susan Ourada
[email protected]
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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Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Letter of Interest
  3. List of References
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