Educator Apprenticeship Program Associate; Program Associate IV

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Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate $21.662

Job Posting JR Educator Apprenticeship Program Associate (Program Associate IV) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On 02-17-2026

Do you enjoy providing high quality customer service with a collaborative spirit? Join us as an Educator Apprenticeship Program Associate to provide support related to registered apprenticeships for educators in Nebraska, including reporting data to provide accurate and timely information, coordinating meeting logistics, and answering basic inquiries from stakeholders.

This team is dedicated to addressing urgent shortages in the K-12 teacher workforce and to build the necessary internal capacity, systems, and infrastructure for a successful statewide program. If you’re a team player who is eager to learn and contribute to a significant educational initiative, we want to hear from you!

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.

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Location:

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

Pay Grade 4: $21.662 /hour. This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $23,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#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

• Provides technical assistance to program participants related to standards, regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements for state apprenticeship programs.
• Maintains databases and spreadsheets to organize information, and disseminates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with review of competitive sub-grants for Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program (NTAP).
• Performs administrative duties and accounting work including preparing, maintaining, and processing financial records and documents, and accounts receivable and payable in the State of Nebraska accounting system.
• Facilitates Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database (RAPID) system maintenance and reporting.
• Assists with program monitoring and evaluation, including coordinating surveys, gathering results, and disseminating information to stakeholders.
• Compiles information and submits required reporting related to NTAP.
• Coordinates logistics for meetings and workshops including travel, time, agenda, registration, equipment, invitees, food, lodging, and contracts as well as payments for vendors and participants.
• Responds to inquiries and provides assistance to stakeholders related to apprenticeship programs and their funding.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 5% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as secondary and postsecondary schools, meetings, conferences, other state agencies, etc. There is also approximately one day of overnight travel per month.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and three 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: Bachelor’s…