VR Office Director

State Of Nebraska

Job Location:

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$40.574

Job Posting:

JR2026- VR Office Director (Open)

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

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Educations Vocational Rehabilitation office is looking for an Office Director who leads with this role youll collaborate to provide strategic leadership for our Lincoln Nebraska VR office working alongside a collaborative team and partnering with community providers organizations and employers to help people with disabilities build pathways to meaningful work.

If youre an experienced VR professional with a passion for advocacy and a knack for problem-solving and community connection this is your opportunity to bring that expertise into a leadership role!

**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 11: $84393.74/year ($85448.66/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 $31600 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

Oversees and provides technical assistance information and guidance related to VR and interpretation of program guidelines policies and procedures.
Identifies potential new programs and services resolves program issues and assesses client satisfaction levels and ongoing quality assurance measures.
Facilitates communication and builds a strong relationship between Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) staff contractors and key stakeholders including schools state agencies and other business and industry partners.
Collaborates with and advises Vocational Rehabilitation leadership on significant issues program developments and operations of program. Maintains an understanding of the programs services and operational functions and appropriately implements policies procedures and guidelines.
Assists with annual and biennial budgets and monitors program fiscal activities and operating expenses.
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.
Maintains regular & reliable attendance possesses a valid drivers license and travels independently and works in a variety of settings.

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 community provider locations schools or conferences. There is also approximately three days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a related field and five 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: Masters degree in a related field (e.g. Vocational Rehabilitation Administration Counseling Evaluation Public Administration Management) experience working with people with significant disabilities and previous successful leadership experience in a state Vocational Rehabilitation agency or human services agency.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE please email us at .

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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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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Education - Agency 13Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$40.574Job Posting:JR2026- VR Office Director (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):0Job Description:The Nebraska Department of Educations Vocatio...

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