Office Associate - NE
Office Associate
The Office Associate position is responsible for providing administrative support for the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Specific support will be provided to the Program Development unit.
Applicants should note that the goals of the Institute are university-, state-, and nationwide, but the location of the Institute administration is in Omaha. This position will work primarily out of the Omaha office.
Qualifications and Attributes
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma
• 4-6 years of administrative office experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in a public school district, university, or postsecondary education institution
• Bilingual
• Experience with University of Nebraska systems and applications
• Prior experience providing support for director-level position
An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered.
The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter who can working through complex issues and problem solve with minimal supervision; shows judgment to seek supervision and/or input from others when necessary; a resilient learner who demonstrates attention to detail, professional discretion, and confidentiality; has experience in a university or post-secondary education institution; proven ability to handle competing priorities with deadlines; and experience with web/internet research and navigation and project management practices and tools.
The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.