Student Support Specialist

Reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. Provides complex administrative support and management for numerous projects and activities in Student Affairs and supports the recruitment and retention of students. Oversees and coordinates quality assurance in administrative/front office practices for the Division of Student Affairs; helps assure efficiencies, business continuity and administrative staff professional development, especially pertaining to customer service. Serves as initial point of contact for Student Affairs for a variety of issues. Coordinates priority projects and events for Student Affairs as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor. Possesses a thorough understanding of the issues with which the Associate Vice Chancellor is concerned; uses independent judgment, tact, and decisiveness.
 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Five years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience, including personnel and office supervision. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if comparable.
• A self-starter with skills in organizing and maintaining an administrative office to meet the needs of a diverse university community.
• Experience with university student population, ability to outreach to parents and guardians of students, network with students, faculty, and staff.
• Experience in a complex communication environment.

 
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a university setting
 
HOW TO APPLY:   To be considered for the position, application materials can be submitted at UNK Employment Opportunities before December 19, 2025. Questions regarding the position can be directed to George Holman at holmangp@unk.edu.  Upon a contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.  Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive.  The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.  The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees.  Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.