Executive Associate - Executive Office Associate

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.539

Job Posting:

JR2026-00030518 Nebraska VR Executive Associate (Executive Office Associate) (Open)

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

12-01-2026

Job Description:

This position will support Nebraska VR leadership, and serves as primary point of contact for the leadership team to provide information to a variety of people, maintaining high degrees of professionalism and confidentiality.

This position will provide a high level of customer service, and the hiring team is looking for candidates who are dependable, organized, and have a high attention to detail. There are several projects this position facilitates so these skills are key!

**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 6: $26.539/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 well over $20,000 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

• Serves as primary point of contact and provides information related to policies, procedures, and directives of the VR Administrators to staff, stakeholders, community partners, and the public.

• Processes and documents service agreements and letter contracts aligned with NDE Internal Operating Policies and VR Program Manual.

• Facilitates Purchase Procedures (Internal Operating Policy 102) for Nebraska VR telephones. Creates and processes purchase orders in compliance with state policies and procedures, and processes purchase order payments. Contacts vendors to place orders and review invoices.

• Coordinates logistics for conferences and workshops including travel, time, agenda, registration, equipment, invitees, food, lodging, and contracts, as well as payments for vendors and participants.

• Assists with maintenance of state-owned vehicles allocated to Nebraska VR, including operation, maintenance, and repair in compliance with Transportation Services Bureau (TSB) policies and procedures.

• Serves as liaison between facility staff, building owners, State Building Division, and NDE staff to facilitate Nebraska VR leases and renovations.

• Assists with documenting and coordinating the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plan for federal approval by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).

• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

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 conferences and meetings. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in 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: Postsecondary education or certification in office management, administrative assistant, or related fields and previous state experience providing office support. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Professional.

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

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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.