Recruitment Coordinator & Academic Advisor

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Recruitment Coordinator & Academic Advisor. The role involves creating and implementing strategic marketing and recruitment plans for specific majors, conducting outreach through campus and school visits, building partnerships with educational and industry stakeholders, coordinating recruitment activities, advising undergraduate students, and managing recruitment data and reporting. The position requires some travel, including evenings and weekends, to support recruitment events.

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Create and execute strategic marketing and recruitment plans for Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, and Biological Systems Engineering majors.

Conduct individual campus and school visits, and participate in statewide recruitment events.

Build and maintain strong relationships with high schools, community colleges, counselors, teachers, Extension Educators, alumni, and industry stakeholders.

Coordinate on-campus recruitment activities and collaborate with university partners such as the Recruitment Committee and Student Ambassadors.

Advise undergraduate students in assigned majors and support department-wide advising efforts.

Manage undergraduate recruitment data, reporting, and provide support during application and admission processes.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technology, marketing, or related fields plus two years of relevant experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with academic programs, experience in higher education or marketing, recruitment or sales experience, knowledge of admissions procedures, and understanding of career opportunities for graduates.

Annual salary starts at $43,000 with comprehensive benefits including paid time off, insurance options, scholarships, and retirement plans.

Criminal history background check and pre-placement driving record review are required.

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Working Title	Recruitment Coordinator & Academic Advisor
Department	Biological Systems Engineering-0833
Requisition Number	S_260606
Posting Open Date	07/31/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	08/18/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The Department of Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a nationally recognized, comprehensive program with over 100 years of excellence in teaching, research, and extension. As a Recruitment Coordinator and Academic Advisor, you will: Create and implement a strategic plan for marketing and recruitment of students into the Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, and Biological Systems Engineering majors. Conduct individual campus visits, school visits, and participate in statewide recruitment events to promote the Department and recruit prospective and transfer students. Build and maintain strong relationships with high schools, community colleges, counselors, teachers, Extension Educators, alumni, and industry. stakeholders to strengthen recruitment pipelines Coordinate on-campus recruitment activities and collaborate with the Recruitment Committee, Student Ambassadors, and other university partners to support engagement efforts. Advise undergraduate students in one or more of the assigned majors and support advising efforts across the Department. Provide support for recruits during the application and admission process, including new student enrollment, and manage the undergraduate recruitment data and reporting functions for the Department. Some travel is required, including evenings and weekends as needed for recruitment activities. About Us 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 science, engineering, technology, marketing or related field(s) plus two years of experience in recruiting, public relations, student services, sales, marketing or related field. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to utilize online platforms to provide advice/assistance to others. Valid driver’s license with ability to meet driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications	The following qualifications are preferred, but not required: Familiarity with academic programs relevant to the position. Experience working in higher education, public relations, marketing, or related field. Marketing, recruitment or sales experience. Knowledge of university and college admissions procedures. Knowledge of relevant career opportunities for graduates.
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	Emma Gannon [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
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