University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hiring for Director, Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy at Lcoln, NE Full Time

Reporting to the Senior Director for Engineering Student Services, the Director of the PKFEA will be responsible for the following: development and oversight for all aspects of the program including recruitment of a 40-student cohort each academic year (up to steady-state of approximately 160 students); retention and success of students in all cohorts; development and execution of all PKFEA programming and events; supervision of PKFEA staff; development and execution of program marketing and communication strategies; serve as liaison to PKF officials regarding program growth and improvement; budget oversight; and regular reports to COE upper administration on program advancement, accomplishments and challenges.

Minimum required qualifications include a master’s degree in academic discipline, education, counseling, student affairs, educational administration or leadership or related field and five (5) years of experience with student affairs, educational leadership, or related programming with increasing responsibility. Must have experience supervising full-time professional staff or student staff members. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, decision-making and problem-solving skills essential. Must have ability to interact with and relate to students. Program planning and implementation experience required. Experience with budget development and maintenance essential. Ability to manage and direct multiple tasks and complete in a timely fashion necessary. Must be able to collaborate with college leadership and PKF officials regarding program execution and future planning. Must have working knowledge and experience in management, program administration and/or recruitment marketing activities. Computer proficiency essential.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.