What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant III position at Nebraska State College System?
Nature of Work
This is an advanced classification that performs specialized clerical work of an administrative nature of varied scope and complexity requiring a broad knowledge of standardized policies and procedures, and confidentiality in the disposition of work matters. Work requires significant independent judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills within prescribed limitations. Interprets guidelines to specific situations that are not covered by policies or procedures. Work includes the maintenance of various record systems, the creation of reports involving payroll, employee, student, departmental records, and statistical data. Work also includes composing routine memoranda, correspondence and written materials requiring knowledge of institutional policies and procedures, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements. Limited leadership may be exercised over small teams of co-workers or student employees. Occasional supervision and oversight is provided to employees in this classification.
Examples of Work Performed
Essential Duties:
1. Manages the daily office operations and provides administrative support for the Vice President Administration and Finance (VPAF) office as assigned. Completes assignments independently unless VPAF action is needed.
2. Assists the VPAF with state and federal compliance issues including but not limited to:
1. Manages the daily office operations and provides administrative support for the Vice President Administration and Finance (VPAF) office as assigned. Completes assignments independently unless VPAF action is needed.
2. Assists the VPAF with state and federal compliance issues including but not limited to:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – campus and building access issues
- Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) – Annual Air Emissions report and Operation Permit- for heating plant (every 5 years).
- Maintains Chlorofluorocarbon Refrigerants (CFC) records – HVAC leaks
- Maintains Hazardous material records including Safety Data Sheets, chemical inventories, hazardous waste
3.Schedules facility inspections and follows up on any required repairs:
- Semiannual: hood cleaning/inspection and fire alarm inspections
- Annual: fire sprinkler, fume hoods, fuel tanks, fire hydrants and elevator inspections
- Biennial: internal combustion inspection
4.Monitors construction and contingency maintenance projects in coordination with the VPAF and Assistant to VPAF, processes invoices for payment and tracks budget (including campus projects’ timelines and funding sources).
5.Responsible for board report preparation related to Capital Construction quarterly report, Auxiliary Maintenance and Progress reports, and LB 309 status reports.
6.Coordinates various insurance renewal responses process with the VPAF, college personnel, and System Office.
7.Plans and coordinates campus visits such as Fiscal Analyst, Task Force for Building Renewal (LB 309) and other high-ranking officials.
Secondary Duties:
1. Other job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
5.Responsible for board report preparation related to Capital Construction quarterly report, Auxiliary Maintenance and Progress reports, and LB 309 status reports.
6.Coordinates various insurance renewal responses process with the VPAF, college personnel, and System Office.
7.Plans and coordinates campus visits such as Fiscal Analyst, Task Force for Building Renewal (LB 309) and other high-ranking officials.
Secondary Duties:
1. Other job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
College coursework in Business Administration or related field
Two years of clerical experience
College coursework in Business Administration or related field
Two years of clerical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of financial systems and software used for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Knowledge of basic budgeting and accounting principles and practices.
Skill in the operation of a computer, scanner, copier, printer, and other common office equipment.
Ability to perform advanced clerical tasks and projects including composing, preparing and disseminating correspondence, reports and memoranda.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Ability to maintain varied filing systems and records.
Knowledge of financial systems and software used for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Knowledge of basic budgeting and accounting principles and practices.
Skill in the operation of a computer, scanner, copier, printer, and other common office equipment.
Ability to perform advanced clerical tasks and projects including composing, preparing and disseminating correspondence, reports and memoranda.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Ability to maintain varied filing systems and records.
Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
None
Other Requirements
Successful background records check
Salary Information
$40,158-$46,500
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Status
Non-Union
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1645P
Desired Start Date
07/01/2026
Open Date
04/10/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
General Information
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.
Salary : $40,158 - $46,500