Project Specialist

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Project Specialist to provide activity coordination and grant management support for cooperative studies, projects, and evaluations related to Commission duties. This grant-funded role will help build partnerships across public and private entities and ensure compliance with funding requirements.

The position involves data collection, reporting, and financial oversight, with a focus on advancing Nebraska's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced qualifications.
• A valid Driver's Licence is required; occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Executive Director, establish and foster partnerships among state agencies, schools, contractors, and business partners to disseminate resources.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings and engagement activities with reporting follow-up.
• Assist in preparing reports, including data collection and tables.
• Support grant administration by logging documents and communicating with grant partners; maintain records.
• Process payment and reimbursement requests related to project activities with complete documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records to report funds status and ensure data security.
• Prepare program status and financial reports for partners and grant makers in line with funding requirements.
• Assist with development of grant proposals and funding strategies.

Skills

Experience in grant management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The work we do matters!

• Hiring Agency: Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education - Agency 48
• Location: Lincoln, NE
• Hiring Rate: $31.250
• Job Posting: JR2026-00027977 Project Specialist (Open)
• Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 08-27-2026

Job Description

Provides activity coordination and grant management support for cooperative studies, projects, and evaluations related to Commission duties to a.) encourage initiatives and collaboration between public institutions, public state and local entities, and private state and local entities to increase the contribution of postsecondary education in advancing Nebraska's economy, and b.) to encourage the interaction of public institutions with elementary and secondary educational institutions to facilitate joint planning initiatives regarding matters such as prior and subsequent learning practices and content, class or credit agreements for high school students enrolling in college-level programs, and shared instructional assignments.

This is a grant funded position that will expire no later than 6/30/2030.

All applications must be submitted by 8/26/2026.

Job Duties

• Under the direction of the Executive Director, establishes and fosters partnerships among participating state agencies, secondary schools, postsecondary institutions, contractors, and business and industry partners to facilitate the exchange of information and disseminate resources, publications, and other communications.
• Works closely with participating state agencies, secondary schools, postsecondary institutions, and contractors to coordinate stakeholder meetings and engagement activities and follow-up reporting.
• Assists in preparation of reports as assigned, including collecting data and preparing tables.
• Assists the Executive Director, Chief Administrative Officer, and Budget Coordinator with grant administration requirements by logging in documents; preparing communications with grant partners, including participating state agencies, secondary schools, postsecondary institutions, contractors; and maintaining permanent records.
• Processes payment and reimbursement requests related to project activities, reviewing for completeness and accuracy, and ensuring required documentation is provided.
• Maintains accurate financial records to report status of funds available or expended and a database of payment and reimbursements. Ensures accuracy of expenditures, data security, and maintenance of records.
• Prepares program status and financial reports for the participating partners, grant makers, and state entities in alignment with funding requirements and state policies.
• Assists with the development of grant proposals, funding strategies and related materials to fulfill Commission duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Must have experience and skill working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field and experience working within secondary schools or postsecondary education.
• Other: A valid Driver's Licence is required. Occasional Travel Required.

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.