What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Associate position at Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska?
Benefits:
- Wellness resources
Closes: 6/22/2026
Office Associate
Reports to: Higher Education Director
Salary (Grade): $17.81 (G7-4)
Status: Reg. Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
Status: Reg. Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
Location: 916 N. Mission Drive, Higher Education Office, Winnebago NE 68071
Job Purpose & Position Overview:
Incumbent supports the Higher Education Director and assists with current and future Higher Education students, Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Program, the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), as well as scheduled activities and events.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
- Answers the telephone, relays calls and messages
- Greets visitors daily
- Files, makes copies, uses scanner/fax machine
- Daily tasks on the desktop computer, including emails
- Assists with scholarship award letters as needed
- Assists with Intacct requests when Higher Education Director is not present
- Check/Drop off mail daily, other errands as needed
- Transport in program vehicle(s) when necessary
- Assists with preparing and attending meetings and activities/events
- Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Excellent public relation skills.
- Punctual, meticulous and reliable.
- Must maintain a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
- Clerical experience in filing, typing and basic knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheets, forms and database files systems.
- Part-Time 20 hours per week.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain valid insurance, and be insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Training Requirements:
- Must be willing to attend meetings and training as requested.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
- While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
Mental Requirements:
- Reading, writing, calculating
- Above average social interaction skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimal to no supervision.
Language Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
Certificates, Licenses & registrations:
- All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
- If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
- Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.
As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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