Regional Recruitment Specialist – Panhandle, NE

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Regional Recruitment Specialist who will be based in the Scottsbluff, NE area, working from the Panhandle Research and Education Center to promote the university to prospective students and their families within a specific territory. The specialist will engage directly with students, families, and counselors to provide college counseling, interpret admission and financial aid policies, manage communications, and support enrollment goals through various recruitment tactics and data usage.

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Promote University of Nebraska-Lincoln benefits to prospective students and families within assigned territory.
Provide college counseling through in-person, phone, email, and SMS communication.
Interpret admission, financial aid, and university policies for the public.
Interact with students, families, counselors, and stakeholders to build relationships.
Manage recruitment projects and utilize data systems to meet enrollment goals.
Requires travel with many nights and weekends during peak recruitment periods.
Proficient with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Bachelor’s degree required, along with excellent communication, organizational, and public speaking skills.
Minimum salary starts at $43,888 per year with full-time employment status.
Experience with customer service, data analysis, and campus involvement preferred.

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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)	10/13/2025
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
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