Administrative Associate

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance for full-time employees

Retirement plans with University match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A public research institution in Nebraska is seeking an Administrative Associate to support TRIO Programs. This role involves excellent customer service, managing student recruitment processes, and leading a team of student workers. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills and preferably a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time position offers various benefits, including tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated administrative and/or office management experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse team of professionals.
• Prior experience working with grants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Support student recruitment by processing applications and scheduling interviews.
• Lead a team of student workers and manage scheduling and training.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Microsoft products

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience

Bachelor's degree in business, psychology, sociology, education, or related field

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Administrative Associate

Department

Department TRIO Programs-0962

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260116

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 02/13/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/09/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with University match
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• And much more!

The Administrative Associate supports the office and administrative functions for TRIO’s Student Support Services. This is a federally – funded outreach program that supports the UNL community through academic, social and financial support for first-generation college students.

In this role you will:

• Provide excellent customer service via phone, email and in person to all students, faculty, staff and community members who contact or visit the TRIO offices.
• Support the Student Support Services student recruitment process by processing applications, scheduling interviews, data entry of all student profiles and ensuring that student files are up today.
• Lead a team of student workers including; hiring, training, scheduling and timekeeping management
• Serve as the point person for Student Support Services departmental purchasing, submit and reconcile all receipts per policies.
• Gather assessment data, files, and financial information for the annual report and assist with the finalization of the annual report per federal grant requirements.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants 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. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Associate’s or equivalent education/experience. Minimum 1 year of demonstrated administrative and/or office management experience. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills necessary. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals. Ability to provide outstanding customer service. Prior experience and working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business, psychology, sociology, education or related field. Experience working within a University setting as well as with TRIO . Prior experience working with grants is preferred.

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

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Evenings and weekends as needed

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please detail your administrative and/or office management experience, including years of experience. (Open Ended Question)
• * Describe your experience in jobs that have required strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please detail your experience with and working knowledge of Microsoft products. (Open Ended Question)