University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Education Specialist
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead and teach educational programs targeting first-generation and under-served students.
- Provide personalized support including one-on-one advising and workshop facilitation.
- Supervise after-school clubs, study halls, and contribute to summer program planning and execution.
- Use instructional software such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education or related field and two years experience working with low-income students.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, TRIO experience, middle/high school educational background, and strong communication skills with families and educators.
- Valid driver’s license and passing pre-placement driving record review required.
- Position includes some evening and weekend work and is funded by a grant.
- Requires a criminal history background check.
- Starting salary is $44,000 per year minimum.
Education Specialist Full Description
Department | TRIO Programs-0962
Requisition Number | S_250665
Posting Open Date | 08/19/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 09/03/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Educational Talent Search (ETS) engages, empowers and supports potential first generation college and under-served scholars who have the desire and potential to pursue an education beyond high school. We provide access to academic, social, and financial resources to over 900 students in the local Lincoln Public Schools (LPS).
Are you passionate about empowering first-generation and low-income students to reach their full potential? Join our team as an Education Specialist and be a driving force in shaping brighter futures for youth in the Lancaster area.
In this dynamic role, you’ll work independently within LPS target schools to teach and lead educational programming offering personalized support to help students navigate academics, explore careers, and build financial literacy. You’ll host interactive workshops, provide one-on-one advising, and bring supervision to after-school clubs and study halls. You will also hold a significant role in planning and running our vibrant summer programs.
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/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://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. Two years of experience working in an academic and/or social setting with low-income students. Demonstrated experience designing curriculum and/or workshops students. Ability to develop educational programming related to career exploration, financial literacy, and post-secondary preparation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in education, psychology/counseling, or a related field. Previous TRIO experience. Experience in an educational setting with middle-school and/or high school students. Demonstrated experience with managing and maintaining student records. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with families and educators—including but not limited to parents, community and school leaders, and alumni. Competent with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other instructional software.
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. |
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $44,000/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 | Zach Short, Project Director
zshort2@unl.edu
402-472-2223
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Some evenings and weekends.
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
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