Office Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Scholarship programs for employees and

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, located in Lincoln, NE, is seeking an Office Associate to provide administrative support for the graduate program, respond to inquiries, and maintain applicant and student records.

You will assist faculty with roster, textbooks, and evaluation functions, and coordinate departmental scholarships and assistantship applications, deadlines, and files. You will also handle additional duties to support the team and department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate’s degree with 4+ years of administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including non-native English speakers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the graduate program and maintain applicant and student records.
• Communicate professionally and assist students with program requirements.
• Assist faculty with roster, textbook, and evaluation functions.
• Coordinate departmental scholarships, fellowships, and assistantship applications, deadlines, and files.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support the team and department.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Working Title

Office Associate

Department

Food Science & Technology-0836

Description Of Work

The Department of Food Science and Technology is advancing multi-disciplinary approaches for safe, sustainable and healthy foods through innovative research, teaching and outreach. The Food Innovation Center is located on Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE.

As the Office Associate, you will:

• Provide administrative support to the graduate program, including responding to inquiries and maintaining applicant and student records.
• Provide professional communication and assist students with program requirements.
• Assist faculty members with roster, textbook, and evaluation functions.
• Coordinate departmental scholarships, fellowships, and assistantship application procedures, deadlines, and files.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma plus four years of administrative support experience, OR
• Associate’s degree in business or related field plus two years of administrative support experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams), or similar tools, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate new software and digital tools.
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and able to communicate effectively with those for whom English is not a first language.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Previous experience providing administrative support to a graduate student program.

Posted Salary $19.33/hr minimum