Job Description
Gen Ed & Dual Enrollment Counselor University of Nebraska at Omaha - 4.1 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Bachelor's degree Community relationship building Full Job Description
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION EEO
Statement:
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 education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement. Job Title Gen Ed & Dual Enrollment Counselor Job Grade AS15S Division Academic Affairs College/Dept Programs Department Dual Enrollment Requisition Number 2026-00245 FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00 Work Schedule M-F, 8-5
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 Based on qualifications Pay Schedule Annually FLSA Designation Exempt Position Summary The Counselor will initiate and maintain contact with perspective students and related constituencies in Omaha and throughout Nebraska as appropriate. The Counselor is the face and image of the University. Act as a member of a team that is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies specific to recruitment of dual enrollment students in the state, which includes maintaining the program's website. They will analyze and develop recruiting strategies necessary to enroll students in the dual credit program and subsequent transition as a UNO full-time student. The recruiting strategies developed by the Counselor will require an understanding of the University's commitment to increasing the number of high ability students and under-represented populations on the UNO campus. The Counselor will initiate and maintain positive relationships with secondary schools, and other community agencies that are related to the dual credit program. The Counselor will serve as liaison with university faculty, advisors and other professional staff who are involved in the dual enrollment program. Job Duties Responsibility Area:
Represent the University / Provide Advising Services\ Duties:
Represent the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Dual Enrollment Program at high schools, community events, and other activities as necessary to educate relevant constituencies. Communicate the necessary information, program opportunities, and scholarship and financial aid information to prospective students and their families. The counselor will carry out relevant strategies and independently determine a marketing approach for the program. Whether in person, on the phone, or virtually, the Counselor will advise prospective students and parents who inquire about the program and its relationship to regular undergraduate admission and enrollment in various academic programs. Must be completely aware of University Admission Requirements as well as have a strong overall understanding of the University. While observing FERPA privacy laws, the counselor will answer questions regarding admissions and direct customers to the appropriate person or office on campus. Customers may be students, parents, or other departments. Percentage Of Time 25 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Presentations & Information Sessions\ Duties:
Create presentations and conduct information sessions to groups on and off campus. Provide guidance, communication, promotional information, and assistance to prospective students, parents, and other individuals or agencies that are associated with the dual enrollment program. Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Maintain Web Presence\ Duties:
The Dual Enrollment Counselor will maintain and update Dual Enrollment's web presence using the University's content management system (CMS). This includes updating information about courses, the program, and policies and procedures that pertain to dual enrollment. Percentage Of Time 15 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Support Departmental Goals\ Duties:
Support the overall goals of the Office of General Education and Dual Enrollment within Academic Affairs. Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Outreach & Events\ Duties:
Coordinate outreach, professional development, and recruitment events throughout the year with various constituencies on and off campus to advance the goals of General Education and Dual Enrollment. Percentage Of Time 20 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Promotional Content Duties:
In coordination with appropriate UNO Offices, the Counselor will be responsible for creating promotional brochures, pamphlets, and handouts while broadly advertising office activities and accomplishments in a variety of mediums, including social media. Percentage Of Time 25 Essential Function:
Yes Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's Degree Required Experience The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate. Required License/Certification Valid driver's license Required Additional Qualifications:
Preferred Education Master's Degree Preferred Experience Prior admissions/recruitment/dual enrollment or related work experience Preferred License/Certification Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Yes Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No Drug Screen No
