Assistant Administrator Career, Technical, & Adult Education (Administrator)

State Of Nebraska

Job Location:

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:

$44.632

Job Posting:

JR2026- Assistant Administrator - Career Technical & Adult Education (Administrator) (Open)

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

Job Description:

Career and Technical Education is having a moment and Nebraska is right in the middle of it. Through Good Life Great Careers NDE is connecting students schools postsecondary institutions and industry partners in ways that actually prepare learners for real careers and real futures. Its meaningful fast-moving work with a lot of stakeholders who care deeply about getting it right.

As Assistant Administrator for the Office of CTE youll help lead that charge driving strategic priorities building relationships across education and workforce and working alongside a collaborative team thats all-in on continuous improvement. If this sounds like your kind of work apply today!

Currently on a contract Dont worry! Well wait for the right candidate to be released from their contract.

**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 12: $92834.59/year ($93995.02/year after pay structure increases on June 29 2026)

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 $33700 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 for state plans or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

Collaborates to implement the vision and mission for Nebraska Career & Technical Education by engaging in strategic planning goal setting and integration of NDE and Nebraska CTE priorities.
Assists in the management of the Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning (CSLEL) which includes all Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) authorized Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).
Organizes facilitates and delivers professional development to CTE teachers and administrators at middle secondary and postsecondary levels.
Assists in providing state-level leadership and management of Career & Technical Education (CTE) grants such as the Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (including the management of statewide leadership funds provided by the Act) and the State CTE grant to school districts Educational Service Units (ESUs) and community college personnel on quality CTE programs and instruction.
Assists with research and data reporting and analysis efforts related to CTE including student achievement outcomes and program effectiveness.
Works collaboratively to complete annual and biennial budgets and ensures the budget reflects major projects and initiatives operational requirements and changes in state and/or federal regulations.
Provides leadership in the hiring supervision and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency. Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 70% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 30% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as conferences schools and ESUs. There is also approximately twenty days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in the field of education or related subject area five years of experience related to the essential functions of the position to include leadership and/or managerial experience and preK12 teaching or school administration experience in an approved or accredited Nebraska school or equivalent teaching or school administration experience in another state or country and eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per 79-807.

NOTE: A Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per 92 NAC 21 must be possessed by the time the candidate begins employment at the Nebraska Department of Education and an active certificate maintained while in the position.

Substitution: Bachelors degree in education or equivalent Master of Arts in Teaching per 92 NAC 21 seven years of experience related to the essential functions of the position to include leadership and/or managerial experience and preK-12 teaching or school administration experience in an approved or accredited Nebraska school or equivalent teaching or school administration experience in another state or country and eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per 79-807.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters in education or related subject area and experience teaching Career and Technical Education at a secondary or postsecondary level or leading other career or workforce initiatives. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with teams of six or more including managing personnel working with budgets program planning and implementation. Experience developing and presenting professional development for teachers as well as youth development and managing Career and Technical Student Organizations.

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

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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.

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