Administrative Assistant

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.548

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022649 Administrative Assistant (Open)

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

02-12-2026

Job Description:

Under general supervision, this position provides advanced technical and administrative support to the Lincoln Regional Center’s (LRC) Hospital Administrator and Compliance Administrator. The role involves coordinating, tracking, and monitoring LRC administrative functions, as well as performing specialized technical processing tasks within designated department areas.

What We Offer:
State-matched retirement contributions of 156%
13 paid holidays per year
Generous paid leave, starting immediately (12 vacation days & 12 sick days annually)
79% employer-paid health insurance
Dental and Vision insurance
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Career advancement opportunities across the state’s largest and most diverse employers
Supportive, team-oriented work culture
Ongoing training and professional development

 

Key Responsibilities

Examples of work include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for LRC staff, division staff, other agency divisions, agency customers, peers at other agencies, and representatives of public officials.
• Respond to inquiries, relay information, exchange or obtain data, and resolve complex processing issues while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Coordinate activities across departments to support efficient operations and service delivery.
• Collect, review, and prepare responses to inquiries or complaints, including those of a potentially sensitive nature.
• Compose and track preparation of administrative, operational, and informational reports or summaries related to workload, budgeting, grants, staffing, or legislative topics.
• Coordinate meeting schedules, agendas, and logistics; organize conferences; record meeting minutes; and prepare written records of proceedings.
• Support interagency, community relations, and public relations activities to promote public awareness of LRC administrative functions and initiatives.
• Collect, compile, and extract data from databases, statistical systems, accounting records, and other administrative documents.
• Create reports, charts, and graphs using word processing, spreadsheet, or database software to present information clearly for decision-making.
• Provide end-user support and training for internal and external customers on software applications, business processes, and technical procedures used by LRC.

 

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of administrative support experience, preferably in a healthcare, government, or public service environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (e.g., ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, use formulas, and generate charts/reports). Experience coordinating meetings and events, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up communications

Other: Must be 19 years of age. Valid Driver's License.

 

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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.

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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.