The Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy provides income eligible students with the resources and support to pursue careers in engineering, computing, and construction, shaping the future workforce of Nebraska. The Engineering Academy seeks to recruit and retain all students in the program. Students must demonstrate interest and commitment to the advancement of women in engineering, computing, or construction.
We envision a future where all students achieve long-term economic success through rewarding careers in engineering, computing, and construction.
As the Operations Coordinator, you will:
Provide wide-ranging service to Scholar Programs operations
Serve as the front line contact for prospective and current scholars, scheduling interviews for scholar candidates
Assist with event planning
Aid in scholarship distribution and administration
Serve as a key professional in the management and logistics of the program
About Us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, education, social sciences, student affairs, or related field plus two (2) years of experience working in a business or customer service environment; equivalent education/experience considered.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet university driver eligibility criteria.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.