"Coordinator, Emerging Technologies"

Coordinator, Emerging Technologies

Req Id: 1816

Campus Label:

Org Unit: IT Academic Technology UNCA

Job Location: Kearney, NE 68847, Lincoln, NE 68588, Omaha, NE 68182

Application Review Date: 11/24/25

Open Until Filled: Yes

Advertised Salary: Minimum of $63,600

Job Type: Full-Time

Worksite Eligibility: On-site

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Job Summary:

As the Coordinator, Emerging Technologies within NU ITS, this role supports the implementation, coordination, and assessment of emerging technology initiatives across the University of Nebraska system, with an emphasis on those used in teaching and learning. Working closely with the Director of Emerging Technologies, this position plays a critical role in operationalizing pilots, managing logistics, providing faculty and staff support, and ensuring successful adoption of innovative tools and platforms such as artificial intelligence (AI) and other evolving technologies.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

Additional Info

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years experience in learning technologies, change/project management, IT services, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to support and train users in new and emerging technologies
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional coursework, certifications, or microcredentials in IT, project management, AI, or related areas
• Experience with AI tools and their applications in education
• Experience coordinating technology pilots or change management initiatives in higher education or similarly complex environment
• Familiarity with project management software and collaboration tools

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and passionate about helping others explore and adopt emerging technologies that enhance teaching learning, and innovation across the NU system.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and is categorized as on-site. Once a candidate is hired into this role, hybrid work arrangements (defined by NU ITS as a minimum of three days per week on one or more NU campus and up to two days per week remote) may be available for candidates who successfully meet minimum performance criteria during the initial probationary employment period. Regular, ongoing presence on all NU campuses is required and will need to be prioritized.

To apply, visit https://jobs.nebraska.edu/UniversityNebraskaSystem/job/Coordinator%2C-Emerging-Technologies/1816-en_US