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Coordinator, Engagement & Partnerships
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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
Coordinator, Engagement & Partnerships
Job Grade
AB15S
Division
Office of the Chancellor
College/Dept
Office of Engagement
Department
Community Engagement Center
Requisition Number
2026-00340
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
General working hours are 8-5 M-F with some evening and weekends
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
$50,000 - $55,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The Coordinator for Engagement & Partnerships provides cross-functional support for partnership development, stewardship, programming, and engagement initiatives across the Office of Engagement (OE). The position serves as a point of contact for community partners and helps connect partner needs and opportunities with appropriate OE programs, university resources, faculty, staff, and students.
Working across OE functional areas, the Coordinator supports CEC building-partner stewardship, community and campus relationships, program and event implementation, and initiatives requiring coordination across multiple teams. The position provides hands-on project support from planning through execution and follow-through while working with OE staff who maintain responsibility for relationships and programs within their areas of expertise.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Partnership Coordination & Engagement Support
Duties:
Serve as a point of contact for community partners. Support the Associate Director in implementing CEC building-partner stewardship efforts. Support Assistant Director with identifying partner outreach, needs, and opportunities; facilitate introductions to appropriate OE programs and university resources, and coordinate follow-through. Support OE staff in developing and maintaining relationships specific to their functional areas: Volunteer and Civic Engagement, Weitz CEC Building Partners, Service-Learning Academy, P-12 & Pipeline.
Percentage Of Time
40
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
OE Programming & Event Coordination
Duties:
Coordinate selected OE programming, partner activities, and events. Support planning, scheduling, communications, partner participation, logistics, and follow-through. Work across OE functional areas when programming requires shared implementation.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Cross-OE Initiative & Project Support
Duties:
Provide implementation support for projects and initiatives involving multiple OE functional areas. Coordinate timelines, meetings, responsibilities, information, and follow-through to help move shared priorities from planning through execution.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Partnership Information, Tracking & Follow-Through
Duties:
Maintain accurate partnership information, engagement records, commitments, needs, and opportunities. Support consistent follow-up and help make partnership information accessible across OE to improve coordination and reduce duplication.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Other duties as assigned
Duties:
Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
No
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Required Experience
At least one year of experience in community engagement, partnership coordination, program or event coordination, nonprofit organizations, higher education, or a related environment. Demonstrated experience coordinating projects or activities involving multiple stakeholders.
Required License/Certification
N/A
Required Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Preferred Education
N/A
Preferred Experience
Will consider an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Preferred License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees 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. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Requisiton Details
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.
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
Coordinator, Engagement & Partnerships
Job Grade
AB15S
Division
Office of the Chancellor
College/Dept
Office of Engagement
Department
Community Engagement Center
Requisition Number
2026-00340
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
General working hours are 8-5 M-F with some evening and weekends
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
$50,000 - $55,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The Coordinator for Engagement & Partnerships provides cross-functional support for partnership development, stewardship, programming, and engagement initiatives across the Office of Engagement (OE). The position serves as a point of contact for community partners and helps connect partner needs and opportunities with appropriate OE programs, university resources, faculty, staff, and students.
Working across OE functional areas, the Coordinator supports CEC building-partner stewardship, community and campus relationships, program and event implementation, and initiatives requiring coordination across multiple teams. The position provides hands-on project support from planning through execution and follow-through while working with OE staff who maintain responsibility for relationships and programs within their areas of expertise.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Partnership Coordination & Engagement Support
Duties:
Serve as a point of contact for community partners. Support the Associate Director in implementing CEC building-partner stewardship efforts. Support Assistant Director with identifying partner outreach, needs, and opportunities; facilitate introductions to appropriate OE programs and university resources, and coordinate follow-through. Support OE staff in developing and maintaining relationships specific to their functional areas: Volunteer and Civic Engagement, Weitz CEC Building Partners, Service-Learning Academy, P-12 & Pipeline.
Percentage Of Time
40
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
OE Programming & Event Coordination
Duties:
Coordinate selected OE programming, partner activities, and events. Support planning, scheduling, communications, partner participation, logistics, and follow-through. Work across OE functional areas when programming requires shared implementation.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Cross-OE Initiative & Project Support
Duties:
Provide implementation support for projects and initiatives involving multiple OE functional areas. Coordinate timelines, meetings, responsibilities, information, and follow-through to help move shared priorities from planning through execution.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Partnership Information, Tracking & Follow-Through
Duties:
Maintain accurate partnership information, engagement records, commitments, needs, and opportunities. Support consistent follow-up and help make partnership information accessible across OE to improve coordination and reduce duplication.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Other duties as assigned
Duties:
Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
No
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Required Experience
At least one year of experience in community engagement, partnership coordination, program or event coordination, nonprofit organizations, higher education, or a related environment. Demonstrated experience coordinating projects or activities involving multiple stakeholders.
Required License/Certification
N/A
Required Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Preferred Education
N/A
Preferred Experience
Will consider an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Preferred License/Certification
N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least one year of experience in community
engagement, partnership coordination, program or event
coordination, nonprofit organizations, higher education, or a
related environment?
- Yes
- No
- * What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- none
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter