Development and Wellness Administrator - Central Office

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services seeks a Development and Wellness Administrator to lead the Staff Training Academy and drive agency-wide professional development and learning initiatives. This role coordinates comprehensive wellness programs, trains staff, and ensures alignment with NDCS values and compliance standards.

You will collaborate with NDCS leadership, advise the SERVES team, and support leadership growth while managing day-to-day staff well-being in a corrections

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience.
• Experience designing, leading, and evaluating staff training or workforce initiatives in a large organization.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring in professional settings.
• Administration of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences including frontline staff and executives.

Aufgaben

• Lead agency-wide professional development strategies, including direction and oversight of the Staff Training Academy.
• Supervise training staff and daily operations to align with NDCS values and workforce development goals.
• Collaborate with NDCS leadership to design and evaluate leadership development and employee retention initiatives.
• Oversee the agency-wide wellness program from direction through evaluation.
• Provide coaching and consultation to supervisors on leadership development and succession planning.
• Serve as the agency contact for the State Employee Assistance Program.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Training design

Coaching

Public speaking

LMS administration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Jobbeschreibung

Development and Wellness Administrator - Central Office (Open)

Job Information

Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $34.669

Job Posting: JR2026-00029686

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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].

Duties

• Lead 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 and Qualifications

• Minimum 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 basis.
• Preferred 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.
• 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.

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.