Accreditation Associate (Office Associate IV)

Accreditation Associate (Office Associate IV) (Open)

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. We're 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!

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 $23,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

• Competitive 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, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions :

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.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page : https : / / link.nebraska.gov / .

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 : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

Equal 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.