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University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Director of Career Development & Leadership
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Full-Time
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$58K
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Other
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August 19th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Director of Career Development & Leadership. The role involves providing student-athletes with life skills guidance, program assistance, and total person development. The incumbent coordinates outreach events, monitors compliance with NCAA and conference rules, plans major life skills events, advises leadership groups, and meets with student-athletes for career development.
Highlights
- Provide life skills guidance and program assistance to student-athletes in Nebraska Athletics.
- Meet regularly with prospective student-athletes and their families.
- Coordinate, monitor, and document outreach events and student-athlete appearances in compliance with NCAA and conference rules.
- Plan, organize, and direct multiple major life skills events and seminars.
- Serve as an advisor to leadership groups and meet individually with student-athletes for career development.
- Coordinate seminars, workshops, and special functions; availability for evening hours and weekends is required.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, 2 years related experience in educational or related settings, event planning experience, strong communication, presentation, and technology skills.
- Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree, experience in collegiate student-athlete development, knowledge of NCAA compliance rules.
- Criminal background check is required; no pre-placement driving record review or physical required.
- Minimum posted salary: $58,000 per year.
Director of Career Development & Leadership Full Description
Director of Career Development & Leadership
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
Position Information
Working Title | Director of Career Development & Leadership
Department | Athletics-0850
Requisition Number | S_260669
Posting Open Date | 08/18/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 08/26/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Provide student-athletes with life skills guidance, program assistance and total person development for Nebraska Athletics. Meet with prospective student-athletes and families on regular basis. Coordinate, monitor and document various outreach events and student-athlete appearances in compliance with NCAA and conference rules. Plan, organize, and direct multiple major life skills events and seminars. Serve as advisor to leadership groups. Meet with individual student-athletes for career development. Coordination of various seminars, workshops and special functions. Evening hours and weekends required.
As an EO/AA 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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience in an educational or related setting. Major event planning experience Proven attention to detail plus excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Technology skills a must.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree experience in collegiate student-athlete development Working knowledge and proven compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules.
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. |
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $58,000/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 | Keith Zimmer
[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 |
Department | Athletics-0850
Requisition Number | S_260669
Posting Open Date | 08/18/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 08/26/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Provide student-athletes with life skills guidance, program assistance and total person development for Nebraska Athletics. Meet with prospective student-athletes and families on regular basis. Coordinate, monitor and document various outreach events and student-athlete appearances in compliance with NCAA and conference rules. Plan, organize, and direct multiple major life skills events and seminars. Serve as advisor to leadership groups. Meet with individual student-athletes for career development. Coordination of various seminars, workshops and special functions. Evening hours and weekends required.
As an EO/AA 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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience in an educational or related setting. Major event planning experience Proven attention to detail plus excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Technology skills a must.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree experience in collegiate student-athlete development Working knowledge and proven compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules.
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. |
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $58,000/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 | Keith Zimmer
[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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- Cover Letter
- List of References
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