Development and Wellness Administrator - Central Office

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Lincoln seeks a Development and Wellness Administrator to lead the Staff Training Academy and drive agency‑wide professional development, learning management, and staff wellness. You will oversee leadership development initiatives and collaborate with executive leadership to align programs with NDCS values and compliance standards.

The role also coordinates the SERVES peer support program, provides coaching to supervisors, and translates complex information into practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; year‑for‑year substitution allowed for experience.
• Preferred advanced degrees in OD, HR, education or public administration.
• Experience designing, leading, and evaluating staff training in large organizations.
• Experience teaching, coaching or mentoring in professional settings.
• Administration of LMS and delivering engaging trainings.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency-wide professional development strategies and the Staff Training Academy.
• Supervise training staff and ensure programs align with NDCS values and goals.
• Design and evaluate leadership development and employee retention initiatives.
• Oversee the agency wellness program: development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coach supervisors on leadership opportunities, succession planning, and workforce growth.
• Coordinate with executive leadership, HR and legal teams.

Skills

Leadership development

Coaching

Training delivery

Facilitation

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's or Master's in organizational development / HR / education / public administration

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Correctional Services - Agency 46Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$34.669Job Posting:JR2026-00029686 Development and Wellness Administrator - Central Office (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Development and Wellness Administrator. In this strategic role, you will direct the Staff Training Academy and lead agency-wide professional development and learning management initiatives to build workforce capability, support leadership growth, and ensure alignment with NDCS values and compliance standards.Additionally, this position coordinates comprehensive team member wellness and resiliency programs—encompassing development, implementation, training, evaluation, and tracking. You will serve as the primary agency contact for the State Employee Assistance Program and advise the SERVES team to actively support staff through the day-to-day and incident-related stress associated with corrections work.Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail] and manage agency-wide professional development strategies, including direction and oversight of the Staff Training Academy.Supervise training staff and daily operations to ensure programs and practices align with NDCS values, policies, and workforce development goals.Collaborate with NDCS executive leadership to design, implement, and evaluate leadership development and employee retention initiatives.Oversee and manage the agency-wide wellness program, including strategic direction, program development, implementation, and evaluation to support employee well-being and workforce engagement.Provide oversight and direction for the agency’s peer support team, SERVES, ensuring effective coordination, program development, training, and alignment with agency wellness and employee support initiatives.Provide coaching and consultation to supervisors on leadership development opportunities, succession planning, and workforce growth strategies.Serves as the agency contact for the State Employee Assistance Program.Translate complex information into clear, practical training content, and communications.Requirements/QualificationsMinimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basisPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in organizational development, human resources, education, public administration, or a related field.Experience designing, leading, and evaluating staff training, professional development, or workforce initiatives in a large organization.Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring in professional settings.Administration of Learning Management Systems (LMS).Experience in the delivery of engaging presentations and facilitate learning for diverse audiences, including frontline staff, supervisors, and executive leadership.Experience collaborating with executive leadership, HR, and legal teams.Other: Must have a valid driver's license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, candidates must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.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/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.