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UNIVERSITY OF NEB MED & PSYCH CTRS Project Director, TRIO Educational Talent Search in Lincoln, Nebraska
Ranked as one ofthe 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 Nebraskas 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 A diverse and inclusive workplace And much more!
The Project Director ofTRIOEducational Talent Search (ETS)makes a positive impact in the pre-college students by providing leadership for programs that support the persistence, retention, and graduation of first-generation, low-income, and disabled students.ETSprovides support and opportunities to prepare students to excel academically by providing support, motivation, and encouragement. The Project Director will:
- Administer and implement innovative and high-impact programs and services forETSparticipants.
- Promote the services available toETSprograms 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 and grant requirements ofETS.
- Develop and administer andETSgrant 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 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. 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. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.