Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist – Division of Behavioral Health, Lincoln Regional Center – Whitehall Campus

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $19.94 per hour, 1st Shift.

• Plan, organize, and implement administrative operations and work assignments
• Coordinate office workflows, schedules, and support activities
• Interpret and explain policies, procedures, and regulations to employees and the public
• Conduct research, surveys, and data analysis to support program planning and evaluation
• Prepare reports, findings, recommendations, and operational summaries
• Identify operational issues and recommend process improvements
• Draft and revise policies and procedures as laws or regulations change
• Monitor compliance with agency goals, procedures, and administrative requirements
• Represent leadership in meetings, task forces, and interagency collaborations

• At least one year of post‑high‑school coursework or experience in administration, office management, accounting, finance, planning, policy analysis and implementation, administrative/management analysis, operations research, program evaluation, research, or similar fields.
• Experience or coursework in a field related to the programs or functions of the employing agency.

• Experience in insurance processes and any experience with Avatar software.

• 156% state‑matched retirement — one of the best in the nation
• 13 paid holidays + generous leave starting immediately
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $20,000 employer‑paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fun, mission‑driven, and supportive team environment
• Job stability in public service

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.