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University of Nebraska - Omaha

Thompson Learning Community Specialist

🇺🇸 Omaha, NE

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ July 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring a Thompson Learning Community Specialist. The specialist will support William H. Thompson Scholars by advising students, teaching college-ready and career professionalism courses, managing programmatic aspects of first- and second-year student experiences, consulting with faculty, maintaining program databases, and participating in university committees.

Highlights
  • Serve as an academic and personal resource for William H. Thompson Scholars, primarily first- and second-year students.
  • Advise students and support navigation of academic, administrative, and personal obstacles.
  • Teach college-ready courses and career/professionalism classes.
  • Oversee programmatic efforts related to first- and second-year student experiences.
  • Consult with faculty regarding student support and maintain related databases.
  • Participate in assigned university committees and projects.
  • Required bachelor's degree in education, sociology, or related fields.
  • Experience with student advisement, teaching, or workshop facilitation; familiarity with supporting college students or high school students transitioning to college.
  • Preferred master's degree in a human services-related field.
  • Annual pay up to $54,500, depending on experience and education.