Recruitment Specialist

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Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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.

Position Information

Working Title: Recruitment Specialist Department: Admissions-0959 Requisition Number: S_260127 Posting Open Date: 02/20/2026 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/24/2026 Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

Description of Work A recruitment specialist is a critical role focused on helping students, families, and supporters navigate the path to college. The position will support high achieving recruitment by hosting high achieving applicants at on and off-campus events, at high school visits and college fairs. The responsibilities of this position include analyzing available data to determine appropriate management and utilization of technology decisions to achieve recruitment goals. It requires knowledge of high ability recruitment efforts and will serve as the connection point for high achieving programs across campus such as the University Honors Program, Jeffrey S Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, and the Nebraska Business Honors Academy.

This role will interact with students and families in person, over the phone, and via email, or approved SMS messaging and deliver individual and group presentations. The position contributes to additional projects connected to recruitment and admissions and is responsible for interpreting admission, financial aid, and university policy to the general public. All Office of Admissions staff for prospective students and answer student inquires via phone, email, or in person. Night and weekend hours are required.

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 Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to manage one's time and work on multiple projects at once.
• Must have presentation skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high ability recruitment.
• Experience with student information systems.
• Extensive campus or community involvement.
• Experience working as a student recruitment ambassador or tour guide.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience using data to analyze happenings and to make recommendations for future work.
• 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. 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 professional 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): Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?: No If Temporary, indicate end date: Planned Hire Date: Appointment End Date:

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have a valid drivers license? YES NO

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

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