State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$33.532

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018027 Postsecondary Readiness Specialist (Program Specialist III) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

07-31-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Education has an exciting, brand new opening for a Postsecondary Readiness Specialist! This position is part of the Postsecondary Readiness Pilot (PRP) grant and will build a connection between secondary and postsecondary education. Another great way to see your work directly impacting education across Nebraska!

The hiring team is looking for candidates who excel at creative problem solving and have great initiative. People who enjoy collaborating with a variety of people and working to connect others and build teams would enjoy this work!

• The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

This position is fixed term, with an end date of June 30, 2027. Any potential extensions are subject to the continuation and availability of funding.

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 9: $33.532/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 an approximate $28,400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#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

• Provides information and technical assistance to school administrators, community members and staff, statewide partners, and the public related to postsecondary readiness programs and the Postsecondary Readiness Pilot (PRP) grant.
• Designs and evaluates sub-grants and contracts related to postsecondary readiness.
• Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships among pilot programs, state agencies, educational institutions, and business and industry partners to facilitate the exchange of information and disseminate resources, publications, and other communications.
• Assists with design and implementation of the PRP program and connects with other postsecondary readiness efforts (e.g., FAFSA initiative).
• Provides outreach and information about postsecondary readiness programs, and conducts focus groups with schools, communities, students, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates to complete fiscal and programmatic monitoring in compliance with funding guidelines and state policies.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 50% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 50% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as public meetings, conferences, and educational entities. There is also approximately ten days of overnight travel per month.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four 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: Master’s degree in a related field and experience working within schools or postsecondary education, current teaching certificate.

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.