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University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary)

🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE 🕑 Full-Time Temporary 💰 $19 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ July 17th, 2026

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary). This role involves performing accurate and timely data entry for electronic graduate study applications, supporting quality control functions that impact identity management, enrollment, student accounts, and university reporting. The associate ensures data integrity at application intake to maintain operational and reporting accuracy.

Highlights
  • Process electronic applications for graduate studies through accurate data entry and quality control.
  • Support admissions data integrity impacting enrollment, student accounts, and reporting.
  • Use Microsoft Office and rapidly learn new data systems and processes.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of administrative, clerical, or data entry experience; additional experience may substitute for education.
  • Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and correct data errors.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills required.
  • Position is full-time temporary with a minimum hourly wage of $19.33.
  • Criminal background check is required.
  • Department: Graduate Studies-0900 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
  • No driving or physical requirements; not grant-funded; open until filled.

Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary) Full Description

Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary)
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  | Graduate Admission Support Associate (Temporary)
Department  | Graduate Studies-0900
Requisition Number  | S_260522
Posting Open Date  | 07/15/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)  | 07/31/2026
Posting Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Description of Work  | This is a temporary data entry and online customer service position that supports the processing of electronic applications for graduate study at UNL. The responsibilities of this position are essential to maintain the integrity and continuity of key quality control functions related to admissions data. Accurate and timely data entry at the point of application is critical, as it directly impacts identity management, enrollment, student accounts, and university reporting. Ensuring these data points are correctly entered at the start of the student-university relationship is vital to the institution’s operational and reporting accuracy.

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.


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 1 year of experience in an administrative, clerical, or data entry role; Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Proficient in general computer use and common software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new data systems and processes Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify errors and resolve discrepancies in the data Proven experience in accurate and efficient data entry Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications  | 3 years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or data entry role.
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  | $19.330/hr 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  | Mary Ashbury
[email protected]
402-472-9539
Job Category (old)  | Office/Service
Job Type  | Full-Time Temporary
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:  | ASAP
Appointment End Date  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Please detail your experience in an administrative, clerical, or data entry role, including years of experience. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe your proficiency in general computer use and common software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office). 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Please detail your experience in accurate and efficient data entry, while identifying errors and resolving discrepancies in the data. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Briefly describe your experience in jobs that have required independence, strong organizational skills, and good communication skills. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents

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