Teaching & Learning Associate (Office Associate III)

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Teaching & Learning Associate (Office Associate III) to support content area specialists by planning conferences, processing contracts, and providing administrative support. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and coordination across a statewide education initiative.

The position is based in Lincoln, NE, with a focus on meetings management, logistics, and document preparation; qualifying candidates have strong Microsoft Office and Google Drive skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in office management or related fields preferred.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct meetings, conferences, and support grant activities.
• Coordinate logistics of meetings/workshops and prepare contracts.
• Process payments for workshop vendors and participants.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Meeting coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary degree in office management

Tools

WordPress

Google Drive

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Education - Agency 13 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $19.939 Job 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): 11-18-2026

Job 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/hour This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy In 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#benefits

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement 79% 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 types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Assists 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].

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. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you.

State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!