Assistant Director - Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (Omaha, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln • Lincoln, Nebraska • Posted July 03, 2026

About the Role

Description of Work

The Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) scholar program is a unique cohort-based program for undergraduate engineering students in financial need, with a commitment to advancing leadership in the field of engineering.


The Assistant Director will work in collaboration with the Director of PKFEA to further develop the scholar program’s mission and goals and be involved in aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, teaching, coaching, workshop and event planning, and curriculum development. The position will assist in directing programs and services designed to enhance career development skills. The position will provide strategic outreach to students who need academic and career-related interventions. The Assistant Director will help develop strategic efforts to integrate career-readiness and experiential learning across PKFEA programming.

As the Assistant Director, you will:
  • Teach ENGR ...