What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
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Job Title
Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement
Job Grade
EO25S
Division
Office of the Chancellor
College/Dept
Office of Engagement
Department
Community Engagement Center
Requisition Number
2026-00338
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
General working hours are 8-5 M-F with some evening and weekends
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
$70,000 - $75,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The Assistant Director for Student Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for student-facing community engagement initiatives within the Office of Engagement. The position develops, implements, and assesses programs that connect students with meaningful opportunities to engage with the community while advancing university priorities related to student success, including student retention, belonging, civic engagement, and workforce development.
The Assistant Director develops, leads, and executes programs that include volunteer opportunities, civic engagement initiatives, select community-engaged internship programs, student community engagement awards and recognition, and other student-focused engagement opportunities. Responsibilities include establishing program strategy and goals; developing and maintaining effective processes and partnerships; planning and implementing programs; and identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand student participation in community engagement.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Co-Curricular Program Development, Implementation & Leadership
Duties:
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of student community engagement programs, including volunteer opportunities, civic engagement programming, select community-engaged internship programs, student community engagement awards and recognition, and other student-focused initiatives. Execute programs, establish program goals, processes, and timelines; coordinate program logistics and resources; and evaluate programs to ensure quality, accessibility, effectiveness, and alignment with institutional priorities. Develop new programming and modify existing initiatives in response to student and community needs, assessment findings, and emerging opportunities.
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Campus Engagement & Strategic Alignment
Duties:
Develop and maintain relationships with faculty/departments and student-facing campus units to expand the reach and relevance of civic and community engagement at UNO. Work with faculty interested in civic learning and build connections with Student Government, Spirit and Traditions, Student Leadership and Involvement, Learning Communities, Student Organizations, and other campus partners with direct access to students. Identify opportunities to incorporate community engagement into existing student experiences. Represent the OE on committees and working groups where co-curricular engagement expertise can contribute to institutional goals.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Student Development & Workforce Readiness
Duties:
Intentionally design civic and community-engaged experiences that strengthen students’ workforce readiness and professional development. Create opportunities for students to develop transferable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, project management, problem solving, facilitation, and professional relationship-building. Collaborate with campus and community partners to provide exposure to careers, professional networks, applied projects, mentoring, internships, and other experiences that connect community engagement with students’ future goals.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Assessment, Data Collection, & Impact Reporting
Duties:
Develop and manage systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to student participation in community engagement. Establish appropriate measures of program effectiveness. Collaborate with university partners to examine relationships between community engagement and student success measures, including workforce readiness, retention, and persistence. Use quantitative and qualitative data to inform program decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, demonstrate impact, and contribute to university and Office of Engagement reporting.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Community & Civic Partnership Development
Duties:
In collaboration with the Office of Engagement team, develop and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, civic organizations, and other community partners that strengthen UNO’s civic/community presence and create meaningful opportunities for students. Assess community requests for student engagement and connect appropriate opportunities with relevant campus programs, organizations, and student-facing units. Identify shared interests and develop collaborations that connect community expertise and needs with UNO resources and engagement opportunities. Represent the OE on committees and working groups where co-curricular engagement expertise can contribute to institutional goals.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Supervision
Duties:
Supervise assigned staff, graduate assistants, student employees, and volunteers. Establish expectations and support their professional development.
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Other duties as assigned
Duties:
Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
No
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience
At least two years of related experience in community or political engagement, student life programming, and/or volunteer recruitment and management.
Required License/Certification
N/A
Required Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in a related field (political science, nonprofit management, public administration, social work, higher education/student affairs, etc.)
Preferred Experience
One year experience working with students in higher education settings.
Will consider an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Will consider an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Preferred License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, 401K PlanSalary : $70,000 - $75,000