Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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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 relationsh…