University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Working Title Recruitment and Retention Coordinator - SNR Graduate Programs

Department School of Natural Resources-0844

Requisition Number S_240270

Posting Open Date 03/27/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/12/2024

Posting Close Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work 

The School of Natural Resources is home to the study of everything found naturally on Earth. But, we don’t just sit and think, we get out and get our hands dirty, researching, exploring, and championing the natural world along the way.

As the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator – SNR Graduate Programs, you will:

• Provide vision, leadership, mentoring, and oversight for the School of Natural Resources (SNR) Graduate Student Success Hub which includes recruiting/marketing, retention and advising of graduate students and communicating with alumni.
• Focus on equitably enhancing students’ experiences and career development for a large and diverse pool of graduate students through formal and informal programming around student retention, engaged learning, and inclusive excellence for all diverse learners.
• Provide strategic experience for graduate student success programming for SNR administrators and faculty.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.

We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:

• Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
• Retirement plans with university match
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

• Minimum Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, journalism, business, marketing, public relations, student affairs, or related field.
• Two years’ work experience recruiting, advising, training, or general student success experience.
• Proficient knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing/editing and oral communication skills.

Preferred QualificationsThe following qualifications are preferred but not required.

• Experience recruiting or guiding graduate students.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in roles where a strong, professional, and positive image was required.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

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/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 professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact 

Karen Randall

krandall2@unl.edu

402-472-9252

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Occasional irregular hours

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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