University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Program Coordinator-Engineering Academy (Lincoln)
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Lincoln, NE
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Full-Time
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$43K
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Other
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July 3rd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Engineering Academy. The role involves providing academic and success coaching to students, coordinating career and leadership development activities, supporting scholar programs, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements while collaborating with university partners.
Highlights
- Provide individual success coaching to students related to academic and college success, including early intervention plans.
- Facilitate and coordinate academic and career development activities, events, classroom presentations, and data collection for the Engineering Academy.
- Support scholar programs such as serving on the scholar selection committee and leading sessions during the Campus Readiness Retreat.
- Collaborate with college and university partners, including the Engineering Student Services team.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or related field plus two years of related experience working with students one-on-one.
- Demonstrated experience presenting to diverse groups and excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet university driver eligibility criteria.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience with university-level teaching or counseling skills.
- Position is full-time and offers benefits such as generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance, employee and dependent scholarship programs, and retirement plans with university match.
- Minimum starting salary is $43,000 per year.
Program Coordinator-Engineering Academy (Lincoln) Full Description
Program Coordinator-Engineering Academy (Lincoln)
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 | Program Coordinator-Engineering Academy (Lincoln)
Department | College of Engineering-0907
Requisition Number | S_260500
Posting Open Date | 07/01/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 07/09/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy provides income eligible students with the resources and support to pursue careers in engineering, computing, and construction, shaping the future workforce of Nebraska. The Engineering Academy seeks to recruit and retain all students in the program. We envision a future where all students achieve long-term economic success through rewarding careers in engineering, computing, and construction.
The Program Coordinator advances the Engineering Academy’s mission by integrating career readiness, leadership development, and experiential learning into all aspects of the scholar experience—ensuring students are academically successful, professionally prepared, and actively engaged in their communities. The role also ensures compliance with grant deliverables and enhances collaboration with college and university partners, including the Engineering Student Services team.
As the Program Coordinator, you will:Meet individually with students to provide success coaching related to academic and college success on a consistent basis and will help implement early intervention plans when needed. Facilitate and coordinate academic and career development activities, events, classroom presentations, and data collection for the Peter Kiewit Engineering Academy. Support general scholar programs and events, such as serving on the scholar selection committee or lead sessions during the Campus Readiness Retreat.
About Us
The mission of the University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering is to train the next generation engineering workforce and solve problems of global importance. We’re one college in two cities (Lincoln and Omaha). This position is located on UNL’s city campus in Lincoln, NE.
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
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://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination .
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or related field plus two (2) years of related experience working with students in a 1:1 setting. (Experience from an assistantship and/or student job will be considered). Demonstrated experience presenting to diverse groups required. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization and time management skills. Must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet university driver eligibility criteria.
Preferred Qualifications | The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Master’s degree in engineering, business, education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or related field. Experience teaching at the University level helpful. Counseling skills and knowledge of theory/application helpful.
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. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $43,000/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 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 | Erin Omar, [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 | College of Engineering-0907
Requisition Number | S_260500
Posting Open Date | 07/01/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 07/09/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy provides income eligible students with the resources and support to pursue careers in engineering, computing, and construction, shaping the future workforce of Nebraska. The Engineering Academy seeks to recruit and retain all students in the program. We envision a future where all students achieve long-term economic success through rewarding careers in engineering, computing, and construction.
The Program Coordinator advances the Engineering Academy’s mission by integrating career readiness, leadership development, and experiential learning into all aspects of the scholar experience—ensuring students are academically successful, professionally prepared, and actively engaged in their communities. The role also ensures compliance with grant deliverables and enhances collaboration with college and university partners, including the Engineering Student Services team.
As the Program Coordinator, you will:Meet individually with students to provide success coaching related to academic and college success on a consistent basis and will help implement early intervention plans when needed. Facilitate and coordinate academic and career development activities, events, classroom presentations, and data collection for the Peter Kiewit Engineering Academy. Support general scholar programs and events, such as serving on the scholar selection committee or lead sessions during the Campus Readiness Retreat.
About Us
The mission of the University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering is to train the next generation engineering workforce and solve problems of global importance. We’re one college in two cities (Lincoln and Omaha). This position is located on UNL’s city campus in Lincoln, NE.
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
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://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination .
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or related field plus two (2) years of related experience working with students in a 1:1 setting. (Experience from an assistantship and/or student job will be considered). Demonstrated experience presenting to diverse groups required. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization and time management skills. Must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet university driver eligibility criteria.
Preferred Qualifications | The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Master’s degree in engineering, business, education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or related field. Experience teaching at the University level helpful. Counseling skills and knowledge of theory/application helpful.
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. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $43,000/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 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 | Erin Omar, [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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