Literacy Program Specialist (Program Specialist III)

State Of Nebraska

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Lincoln, NE - USA

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Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13


Location:

Lincoln NE


Hiring Rate:

$33.532


Job Posting:

JR2026- Literacy Program Specialist (Program Specialist III) (Open)


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

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a position to positively impact education and literacy across Nebraska We have it! The Literacy Program Specialist will support implementation of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) and the Nebraska Literacy project in collaboration with the Literacy Officer and a team of passionate educators.

The hiring team is looking for candidates who are highly organized detail oriented and able to multitask and meet deadlines. This position requires coordination of the CLSD grant activities to track progress issue contracts and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders. Grant experience is the big piece but if you have experience working in a school district as well thats a bonus!


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

This position is fixed term with an end date of September 30 2029. Any potential extensions are subject to the continuation and availability of funding.

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

Pay Grade 9: $33.532/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 $28400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at benefits paid time off and retirement

  • Thirteen paid holidays per year
  • Essential Functions

    Working Conditions and Travel:

    This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 5% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools educational service units and other service agencies. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per month.

    Requirements / Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a related field and four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

    Preferred Qualifications: Program or project management courses or training and experience coordinating significant programs related to education.

    This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

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    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.


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    The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Education - Agency 13Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$33.532Job Posting:JR2026- Literacy Program Specialist (Program Specialist III) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):0Job Description:Are you loo...
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