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

Represent the University / Provide Advising Services (25%)

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.

Presentations & Information Sessions (10%)

Create presentations and conduct information sessions to groups on and off campus.

Maintain Web Presence (15%)

The Dual Enrollment Counselor will maintain and update Dual Enrollment’s web presence using the University’s content management system (CMS).

Support Departmental Goals (5%)

Support the overall goals of the Office of General Education and Dual Enrollment within Academic Affairs.

Outreach & Events (20%)

Coordinate outreach, professional development, and recruitment events throughout the year with various constituencies on and off campus.

Promotional Content (25%)

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.