2026 Clerical/Administrative Temporary Pool

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking candidates for a full-time temporary clerical position. Responsibilities include filing, typing, data entry, and customer service. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and possess strong customer service skills. Requirements include a High School diploma and clerical experience. The position offers health benefits for eligible temporary employees and emphasizes flexibility in tasks. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy a dynamic work environment. Apply before December 31, 2026 to be considered.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer experience.
• Experience in clerical tasks and customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Filing duties and typing correspondence.
• Data entry and phone/receptionist coverage.
• Account management and event planning assistance.
• Phone/receptionist coverage
• Accounting
• Making travel arrangements
• Event planning assistance
• Other duties as needed

Skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma plus two years clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

2026 Clerical/Administrative Temporary Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Click on the words “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. This posting will close December 31, 2026. If you wish to be considered in 2026, please apply under the posting titled 2026 Clerical/Administrative Temporary Pool.

Position Information

Working Title: 2026 Clerical/Administrative Temporary Pool

Department: Human Resources-0821

Requisition Number: S_260001

Posting Open Date: 01/05/2026

Posting Close Date: 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Description of Work

On occasion, the University of Nebraska is in need of highly motivated candidates who truly enjoy working with a wide variety of people. The ideal candidates will possess great customer service skills, a willingness to be flexible and good attention to detail.

Duties could include:

• Filing
• Typing correspondence
• Data entry
• Phone/receptionist coverage
• Accounting
• Making travel arrangements
• Event planning assistance
• Other duties as needed

A criminal history background check will be conducted.

Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50FTE) or greater. Those appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits. Benefits for eligible temporary employees include: health, dental, vision and life insurance.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

High School plus two years clerical experience or equivalency. Must have basic computer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required

Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

How to Apply

Click on the words “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. This posting will close December 31, 2026. If you wish to be considered in 2026, please apply under the posting titled 2026 Clerical/Administrative Temporary Pool.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Please call the employment office at 402-472-3101.

Job Category (old)

Office/Service

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Will be determined by individual department needs.

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Will be determined by individual department needs.

Planned Hire Date

A.S.A.P.

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you interested in full-time temporary positions?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you interested in part-time temporary positions?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you are interested in part-time temporary positions, please indicate the days and hours you would be available to work (Open Ended Question).
• * Are you interested in being considered for positions that are expected to last less than 6 months?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience using a multi-line telephone system (Open Ended Question).
• * Please indicate the years of experience that you have with each of the following: Excel, Access, Microsoft Word. Please list any other programs that you are proficient using (Open Ended Question).
• * Do you have direct customer service experience? If so, please describe (Open Ended Question).
• * Have you had any experience with Accounting? If so, please describe (Open Ended Question).