Office Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee scholarship programs

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for an Office Associate in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders. You will provide administrative support and act as a liaison among the department chair, office staff, college, university units, students, and the public.

The role requires a high school diploma or associate degree with several years of admin experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to multi-task and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar programs.
• Detail-oriented and accurate with strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently within established procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the chairperson in the planning, organizing, administering, and monitoring of the administration of the Department and the Barkley Memorial Center
• Preparing and submitting various reports as required by the Department, College, and University.
• Maintaining data and files related to departmental activities and processes.
• Managing class scheduling for the Department, coordinating with faculty, advisors, and other University offices.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Scheduling meetings and organizing their agendas and documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in business, communications, or English

Job description

Working Title

Office Associate

Department

Special Ed & Communic Disorders-1049

Description Of Work

As the Office Associate, you will provide administrative assistance to the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, and serve as a liaison between the Administrative Coordinator, Department Office, the College, University administrative units, students, and the public.

Responsibilities include

• Assisting the chairperson in the planning, organizing, administering, and monitoring of the administration of the Department and the Barkley Memorial Center


• Preparing and submitting various reports as required by the Department, College, and University.


• Maintaining data and files related to departmental activities and processes.


• Managing class scheduling for the Department, coordinating with faculty, advisors, and other University offices.


• Making travel arrangements.


• Scheduling meetings and organizing their agendas and documentation.

About Us

The College of Education and Human Sciences strives to be a vibrant, welcoming, and caring community driven by our mission to enhance the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities, and strengthening the relationships among them.

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 or equivalency plus four (4) years of experience providing administrative support or similar work; OR


• Associate degree in business, communications, English or related field plus two (2) years of experience providing administrative support or similar work. Equivalent experience/education considered.


• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar programs.


• Detail-oriented and accurate with strong organizational and communication skills required.


• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently within established procedures required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education setting.

Posted Salary

$19.330/hr minimum