The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Omaha NE
Hiring Rate:
$19.940
Job Posting:
JR2025- Administrative Specialist (Supervisory Level) (Open)
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Job Description:
Make a Difference Every Day
Join a mission-driven team that plays a vital role in protecting Nebraskas children and vulnerable adults. As an Administrative Specialist with the Abuse/Neglect Hotline youll provide essential operational support supervise frontline staff and ensure compliance with laws that keep people safe.
What We Offer:
We value our employees hard work and offer a supportive and friendly work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Tuition reimbursement program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government.
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state.
Training and development based on your career goals
Employee Assistance Program
If youre ready to get your career started with the State of Nebraska and be part of a team that makes a difference in the community apply today!
What Youll Do
In this role you will:
- Supervise train and guide Hotline support staff
- Ensure compliance with federal/state requirements and agency policies
- Track law enforcement reports for entries into the central registry
- Review Background checks for accuracy and completeness.
- Serve as the Security Administrator managing user access and permissions
- Oversee daily office operations track workloads and assign tasks
- Coordinate purchasing and monitor program equipment and financial needs
- Communicate with internal teams and external partners including law enforcement and legal representatives
- Analyze data to support program evaluation and performance improvement
- Provide backup support to Office Specialists when needed
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: At least one year of post high school coursework or experience in: administration office management accounting finance planning policy analysis and implementation administrative/management analysis operations research program evaluation research or similar fields or in a field related to the programs or functions of the employing agency.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year experience supervising or leading administrative support staff
- 1 year experience in human services child welfare or protective services
- 1 year experience managing office operations purchasing or data reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Outlook Word and PowerPoint
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding (or willingness to learn) of child/adult protective service laws
- Excellent organizational time management and multitasking abilities
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication
- Ability to analyze information identify trends and make data-informed recommendations
- High attention to detail especially in compliance documentation and recordkeeping
- Team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.