University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Regional Recruitment Specialist for the Panhandle, NE area. This role promotes the university to prospective students and families within a designated territory, provides college counseling, interprets admission and financial aid policies, and supports enrollment goals through direct communication and outreach activities.
Highlights
Promote University of Nebraska-Lincoln benefits to prospective students and families within assigned territory.
Provide college counseling and recruitment support to increase new student enrollment.
Communicate efficiently with students, families, counselors, and stakeholders via in-person, phone, email, and SMS.
Interpret admission, financial aid, and university policies for the public.
Utilize data and university systems to help meet enrollment goals.
Role requires travel, including many nights and weekends during peak periods.
Requires a bachelor's degree, excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, and ability to work independently.
Proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Must have a valid driver's license and meet university driver eligibility requirements; a driving record review and criminal background check are required.
Minimum salary of $43,888 per year; position may be 9- or 12-month full-time appointment.
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
Position Information
Working Title | Regional Recruitment Specialist – Panhandle, NE Department | Admissions-0959 Requisition Number | S_250463 Posting Open Date | 06/10/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/30/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | This Regional Recruitment Specialist is physically based in the Scottsbluff, NE area and works from the Panhandle Research and Education Center to promote the benefits of UNL to prospective students and their families within the assigned territory. The Regional Recruitment Specialist returns to the Lincoln campus office 2-3 times per year for additional training and special events. This is a possible 9-month or 12-month position, depending on chosen candidate.
A Regional Specialist is a critical role focused on helping students, families, and supporters navigate the path to college. A Specialist will take a proactive role in supporting all efforts to increase new student enrollment but will have specific territory of focus. Recruitment specialists will utilize recruitment tactics to effectively provide college counseling to prospective students and their families. Recruitment specialists are representatives of the University of Nebraska and the Office of Admissions, responsible for understanding the unique needs of students from all backgrounds and exhibiting inclusiveness throughout the enrollment experience.
As a representative, the Regional Specialist is expected to create relationships with students, families, counselors, and other stakeholders, responding to emails, phone calls, and other modes of communication efficiently. This role will interact with students and families in person, over the phone, and via email, or approved SMS messaging. The Recruitment Specialist may be responsible for additional projects connected to recruitment and admissions. The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for interpreting admission, financial aid, and university policy for the public. The individual will utilize data and access various systems to help the university meet enrollment goals. The Regional Specialist requires travel, many nights, and weekends during peak times.
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 required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, ability to work independently, demonstrated ability to think inclusively about interactions and programs. Ability to relate to people of all age groups, academic abilities and cultures. Experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software necessary. Must have ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned projects on time. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications | Extensive campus or community involvement as an undergraduate preferred. Experience working as a student recruitment ambassador or tour guide in Admissions, Housing, Orientation leader, or an academic college desirable. Customer service experience Use of data to analyze happenings and to make recommendations for future work. Experience with extensive travel helpful. Ability to analyze data. 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 | $43,888/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 | Sandy Airan, sairan2@unl.edu Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Work Location (City, State) | Scottsbluff, 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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