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. We envision a future where all students achieve long-term economic success through rewarding careers in engineering, computing, and construction.
The Program Coordinator advances the Engineering Academy’s mission by integrating career readiness, leadership development, and experiential learning into all aspects of the scholar experience—ensuring students are academically successful, professionally prepared, and actively engaged in their communities. The role also ensures compliance with grant deliverables and enhances collaboration with college and university partners, including the Engineering Student Services team.
As the Program Coordinator, you will:
- Meet individually with students to provide success coaching related to academic and college success on a consistent basis and will help implement early intervention plans when needed.
- Facilitate and coordinate academic and career development activities, events, classroom presentations, and data collection for the Peter Kiewit Engineering Academy.
- Support general scholar programs and events, such as serving on the scholar selection committee or lead sessions during the Campus Readiness Retreat.
About Us
The mission of the University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering is to train the next generation engineering workforce and solve problems of global importance. We’re one college in two cities (Lincoln and Omaha). This position is located on UNL’s city campus in Lincoln, NE.
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
- Retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
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Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or related field plus two (2) years of related experience working with students in a 1:1 setting. (Experience from an assistantship and/or student job will be considered).
- Demonstrated experience presenting to diverse groups required.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet university driver eligibility criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
- Master’s degree in engineering, business, education, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or related field.
- Experience teaching at the University level helpful.
- Counseling skills and knowledge of theory/application helpful.
