Administrative Specialist
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 23.08-23.08 / hour
Posted on Feb 6, 2026
| Working Title | Administrative Specialist |
|---|---|
| Department | Office of the Exec Vice Chancellor-50000085 |
| Requisition Number | S_260090 |
| Posting Open Date | 02/05/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/20/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | The Administrative Specialist provides highly skilled professional support and performs administrative duties for the Associate and Assistant Vice Chancellors within the Executive Vice Chancellor’s office. The Administrative Specialist serves as the first point of contact for office guests and is responsible for ensuring a professional and welcoming environment, overseeing general office management and maintenance functions. The Administrative Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating multiple calendars for members of the leadership team, scheduling appointments, and assisting with prioritization of requests and re-prioritization when new issues arise. The position manages an array of general office functions and office suite locations, and provides broad support as needed (e.g. event support, special project support, backup to EVC Executive Assistant). The Administrative Specialist provides impeccable client service to a wide range of constituents and guests, including university faculty, administrators, staff, students and alumni, campus guests, and external consultants and the general public. The Administrative Specialist will join an energetic and supportive administrative team in an office with opportunities that strive to leverage individual strengths, talents, and interests. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. |
| Minimum Required Qualifications |
|
| Preferred Qualifications |
|
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $23.077/hr minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. Please attach your resume in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Allison Wortmann allison.wortmann@unl.edu 402-472-4175 |
| Job Category (old) | Office/Service |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
| If Temporary, indicate end date | |
| Planned Hire Date: | |
| Appointment End Date |


