Description of Work

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska , the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay• Medical, dental, and vision insurance• No-cost life insurance• Employee Assistance Program• Retirement plans with University match• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents• Exclusive staff discounts• Continuous improvement and innovation• Professional development through training and education• And much more!

The Project Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) makes a positive impact in the University’s students by providing leadership for programs that support the persistence, retention, and graduation of first-generation, low-income, and disabled University of Nebraska-Lincoln students.The Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services will: Administer and implement innovative and high-impact programs and services for SSS participants to aid in retention and graduation

Collaborate with University and community partnerships that will achieve the grants objectives and outcomes.

Promote the services available to SSS programs and recruit eligible students to participate in the program

Recruit, hire, train, and lead a staff of professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers to fulfill the mission of Student Support Services.

Develop and administer and SSS grant budget, based on the requirements of the grant. This includes reporting and securing additional funding for future grant years.

Assess and monitor program data and outcomes.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation