Teaching & Learning Associate (Office Associate III)

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Teaching & Learning Associate (Office Associate III) to support the education department in Lincoln, NE. You will assist in planning meetings, coordinating events, and processing contracts, while providing strong customer service to internal teams and educators statewide.

You will contribute to vendor payments, reimbursements, and the maintenance of financial records, with cross-functional collaboration across the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
• Preferred: Postsecondary degree or credential in office management or related field.
• Experience with Google Drive and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and conducting meetings and conferences.
• Coordinates logistics of meetings and workshops and prepares contracts.
• Processes payments for workshops vendors and participants.
• Handles expense reimbursements and accounts payable tasks.
• Maintains internal and external web content using WordPress and Google Drive.
• Performs clerical and accounting duties and maintains financial records.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary degree or credential

Tools

WordPress

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Education - Agency 13Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$19.939Job Posting:JR2026-00030331 Teaching & Learning Associate (Office Associate III) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):11-18-2026Job Description:If you enjoy helping others and want to make an impact to statewide education, consider our Teaching & Learning Associate position! This position will support our content area specialists with professional learning opportunities provided to educators by scheduling and planning conferences and events, processing contracts, and other administrative support.The hiring team is looking for candidates who are team-oriented and have experience providing excellent customer service. This is a large team with people dedicated to improving education across Nebraska. Motivated employees can grow with this fun team!**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.Pay Grade 3: $19.939/ hourThis rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.Teammates EnjoyIn addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefitsCompetitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% returnThirteen paid holidays per yearEssential FunctionsAssists the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) in planning and conducting meetings, conferences, and supporting grant activities.Coordinates all logistics of meetings and workshops and prepares necessary contracts. Processes payments for workshops vendors and participants. Serves as liaison between NDE and venue staff.Processes expense reimbursements, pays invoices, and submits accounts payable information in the State of Nebraska accounting system.Develops and maintains both internal and external web pages using WordPress and Google Drive items.Initiates letter contracts, collects and maintains conference registration information, coordinates event logistics, and assists with participant reimbursement documents.Creates correspondence, forms, brochures, presentations, reports, summaries, and other mailings for workshops, conferences, meetings, etc.Performs administrative duties and accounting work including preparing, maintaining, and processing financial records, documents, warrants, and reports.Enters purchase orders and routes for approval.Collaborates with other Office Associates to carry out clerical functions and processes in support of the department.Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.Working Conditions and Travel :This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 5% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as conference centers, educational facilities, and other service agencies. There is also approximately three days of overnight travel per year.Requirements / Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.Preferred Qualifications: Postsecondary degree (or credential) in office management, administrative assistant, or related fields. Experience with basic accounting procedures, especially accounts payable; proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office.If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at [e-mail] .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.