Accreditation Associate (Office Associate IV)

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.662

Job Posting:

JR2026- Accreditation Associate (Office Associate IV) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Education is hiring an Office Associate! Support the Office of Accreditation Certification & Approval by providing vital administrative technical and collaborative assistance that keeps operations running smoothly and ensures accreditation processes are accurate efficient and compliant.

Were seeking candidates with strong customer service and communication skills who can effectively collaborate with colleagues and higher education stakeholders across Nebraska. Join our friendly collaborative team and make an impact on education every day!

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St Lincoln NE.

Pay Grade 4: $21.662/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $23000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at benefits paid time off and retirement

79% employer-paid health insurance dental vision long and short-term disability flex spending and health savings accounts employee discount program and more!
Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!) plus a variety of other leave types
156% state-matched retirement (yes thats $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

Maintains daily operations of the office including directing and answering phone calls and inquiries.
Performs administrative duties and accounting work including preparing maintaining and processing financial records and documents paying invoices and submitting accounts payable information into the State of Nebraska accounting system and other accounting systems.
Processes expense reimbursements payments purchase requests travel requests and other staff documents.
Assists with planning and conducting meetings workshops and supporting activities by coordinating logistics including travel registration equipment food lodging and contracts as well as payments for vendors and participants.
Processes and routes contracts for office workshops meetings speakers and staff.
Maintains databases and spreadsheets for record retention and the dissemination of data.
Maintains filing system processes including following records retention guidelines. Performs audits on filing systems to ensure necessary components are included.
Designs and organizes forms brochures presentations reports summaries and other mailings for conferences meetings and workshops.
Manages internal and external webpages as well as Google Drive documents.
Maintains the office in absence of professional staff processes mail maintains subscriptions and office supplies and manages physical storage space and inventory.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent combination of education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Postsecondary degree (or credential) in office management administrative assistant or related fields. Experience with accounting and record keeping principles and practices and web page management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to include Access.

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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.

Required Experience:

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Education - Agency 13Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$21.662Job Posting:JR2026- Accreditation Associate (Office Associate IV) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):0Job Description:The Nebraska Depar...

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