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University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Engineering and Technology Education Lead
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Engineering and Technology Education Lead. This role involves collaborating with Design Studio staff and project sponsors to define technical requirements for capstone projects, providing ongoing support, managing IT equipment and software services, and administering technical resources across the Raikes School, including cloud services and the school website.
Highlights
- Assess and define hardware, software, and data needs for capstone projects.
- Support onboarding and provide technical advising for student teams in the Design Studio capstone program.
- Procure and manage IT equipment inventory and oversee software-as-a-service (SaaS) usage and expenditures.
- Coordinate and execute technical components of annual Design Studio and Raikes School events.
- Administer cloud-based services, source control systems, and collaboration platforms for the Raikes School.
- Serve as primary administrator of the Raikes School website and liaison with University ITS and audio-visual teams.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with one year of IT services management experience, strong communication, organizational skills, and familiarity with modern software development tools.
- Preferred qualifications include experience mentoring students and working in higher education.
- Criminal background check required.
- Minimum salary of $70,000 per year.
Engineering and Technology Education Lead Full Description
Engineering and Technology Education Lead
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 cover letter, resume and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Working Title | Engineering and Technology Education Lead
Department | J S Raikes School of Comp Sci & Mgmt-1313
Requisition Number | S_260542
Posting Open Date | 07/15/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 08/10/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Raikes School Engineering and Technology Education Lead collaborates with Design Studio staff and Capstone Project Sponsor technical contacts to assess and define hardware, software, and data needs for capstone projects. This role is responsible for establishing initial technical requirements and providing ongoing support for projects throughout each project’s lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include supporting the onboarding of annual capstone projects; serving as a technical advisor and resource for student teams in partnership with other Design Studio staff; procuring and managing IT equipment inventory; manage software-as-a-service (SaaS) usage and expenditures; and coordinating and executing the technical components of annual Design Studio and Raikes School events.
In addition to supporting the Raikes School Design Studio capstone program, the Engineering and Technology Education Lead provides technical support across the Raikes School. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administering cloud-based services, source control systems, and collaboration platforms. This position serves as the primary administrator of the Raikes School website and acts as the technical liaison between the Raikes School and University ITS and audio-visual teams.
For more information on the Design Studio, please visit https://raikes.unl.edu/design-studio/.
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 in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related technical field and one (1) year of experience in IT services management, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage/prioritize tasks. Evidence of excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to network and build relationships with community and institutional partners. Familiar with modern software development tools and methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience working with students or mentoring. 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 | $70,000/year 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 cover letter, resume and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Katelyn Rife, SHRM-CP
HR Specialist – Lead
[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 | J S Raikes School of Comp Sci & Mgmt-1313
Requisition Number | S_260542
Posting Open Date | 07/15/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 08/10/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Raikes School Engineering and Technology Education Lead collaborates with Design Studio staff and Capstone Project Sponsor technical contacts to assess and define hardware, software, and data needs for capstone projects. This role is responsible for establishing initial technical requirements and providing ongoing support for projects throughout each project’s lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include supporting the onboarding of annual capstone projects; serving as a technical advisor and resource for student teams in partnership with other Design Studio staff; procuring and managing IT equipment inventory; manage software-as-a-service (SaaS) usage and expenditures; and coordinating and executing the technical components of annual Design Studio and Raikes School events.
In addition to supporting the Raikes School Design Studio capstone program, the Engineering and Technology Education Lead provides technical support across the Raikes School. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administering cloud-based services, source control systems, and collaboration platforms. This position serves as the primary administrator of the Raikes School website and acts as the technical liaison between the Raikes School and University ITS and audio-visual teams.
For more information on the Design Studio, please visit https://raikes.unl.edu/design-studio/.
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 in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related technical field and one (1) year of experience in IT services management, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage/prioritize tasks. Evidence of excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to network and build relationships with community and institutional partners. Familiar with modern software development tools and methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience working with students or mentoring. 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 | $70,000/year 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 cover letter, resume and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Katelyn Rife, SHRM-CP
HR Specialist – Lead
[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 |
Supplemental Questions
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
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