Job description

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

We are looking for a skilled, detail oriented, professional whose project management skills take it one step further. Reporting directly to the CEO/COO, you will provide executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

At DHHS, we have the opportunities, you have the passion, let’s make a difference for Nebraska.

What you will do:

As the Executive Administrator to the CEO/COO you will:

• Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion especially decisions directly impacting the global operations of the company
• Manage projects from kick-off to stakeholder meetings to completion, including setting schedules, managing resources, and anticipating roadblocks.
• Prepare Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, agendas, reports, special projects, and other documents in support of objectives for the organization
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure the CEO/COO’s schedule is followed and respected.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO/COO's office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, accounting or any discipline related to the work assigned
• Strong work tenure: five to 10 years of experience supporting C-Level Executives.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.60 - $31.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lincoln, NE 68508: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Program management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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