University of Nebraska System

Administrative Associate
Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is a member of Facilities, Planning and Capital Programs (FP&CP) primarily performing administrative support for the department and as needed, also construction projects, requiring experience, skill, and knowledge to support a professional, business office. FPCP projects occur at UNO, UNL, UNK, and NCTA campuses and outstate facilities. This position will work out of the Lincoln office.

Additional Info

About Us:

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Two years post-secondary coursework

4 years administrative office experience demonstrating significant responsibility

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, andPowerPoint)

Demonstrated experience with maintaining administrative calendars, booking travel arrangements,and scheduling meetings.

 

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment.

Knowledge of the University of Nebraska's organizational structure, as it relates to bothadministrative and support functions and interrelationships among the campuses and groups served.

 

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile, self-starter comfortable with attention to detail; an energetic,creative problem solver who can work independently along with the judgment to seek input from others when necessary; a resilient learner who is able to develop relationships with the university's stakeholders, and commitment to the ideals of a major public research university.

 

Special Instructions:

Please note:  Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

 

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Lincoln, NE.

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  2505
Campus Name:  University of Nebraska System (UNOP)
Org Unit:  Facilities Planning&Capital Prgrms UNCA
Job Location:  Lincoln, NE 68588
Application Review Date:  11/30/26
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  Minimum of $48,200
Job Type:  Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:  On-site
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  humanresources@nebraska.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska 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. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.

Posting Start Date:  11/14/26