NCPA Program Associate
Nebraska College Preparatory Academy
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Under the supervision of the Associate Director, this position is responsible for providing personalized academic support and guidance for Nebraska College Preparatory Academy (NCPA) students in Omaha, as well as coordinating all multi-day summer programming for NCPA high school students at UNL. Position will also coordinate recruitment programs in Omaha. Position will meet with school counselors and prospective students; interact with community organization and agency staff; plan and implement special events and programs for recruitment/retention of first generation/low-income students; and serve as liaison between UNL, Omaha and other communities. This is a grant-funded position. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, and ability to work independently. Experience with first generation, low-income and ethnic-minority students necessary. Must have demonstrated ability to relate to K-12 age populations. Weekend and evening hours required. Travel required. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Criminal history background check and driving record check will be conducted. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. Applicant review begins February 17. View requisition S_250070 at https://employment.unl.edu to apply.
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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
