Office Associate

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Office Associate

Department

Department Food Science & Technology-0836

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260634

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/05/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/14/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Department of Food Science and Technology is advancing multi-disciplinary approaches for safe, sustainable and healthy foods through innovative research, teaching and outreach. The Food Innovation Center is located on Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE.
As the Office Associate, you will:

• Provide administrative support to the graduate program, including responding to inquiries and maintaining applicant and student records.
• Provide professional communication and assist students with program requirements.
• Assist faculty members with roster, textbook, and evaluation functions.
• Coordinate departmental scholarships, fellowships, and assistantship application procedures, deadlines, and files.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate 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 in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma plus four years of administrative support experience,
  OR
• Associate’s degree in business or related field plus two years of administrative support experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams), or similar tools, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate new software and digital tools.
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and able to communicate effectively with those for whom English is not a first language.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Previous experience providing administrative support to a graduate student program.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

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