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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 20th, 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, organizing major life skills events and seminars, advising leadership groups, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference rules through coordination of outreach events and appearances.
Highlights
- Provide life skills guidance and total person development for student-athletes in Nebraska Athletics.
- Meet regularly with prospective student-athletes and their families.
- Coordinate, monitor, and document outreach events and student-athlete appearances to comply with NCAA and conference rules.
- Plan and direct multiple major life skills events and seminars.
- Serve as an advisor to student leadership groups and provide individual career development counseling.
- Coordinate various seminars, workshops, and special functions, including some requiring evening and weekend hours.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience, major event planning experience, strong communication skills, and technology proficiency.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience in collegiate student-athlete development, and knowledge of NCAA compliance rules.
- A criminal history background check is required.
- Starting salary is $58,000 per year minimum.
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.
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 https://equity.unl.edu/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.
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 https://equity.unl.edu/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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Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
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