University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Office Associate. The role involves overseeing and managing the front desk operations, greeting visitors, and maintaining office records for the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. The position requires the ability to complete time-sensitive tasks with discretion and offers responsibilities like managing fraternity and sorority community records and event planning.
Highlights
Oversee front desk operations and provide customer service
Responsible for calendar management and office supply ordering
Manage fraternity and sorority community records
Experience in office/clerical work for at least 2 years required
Computer proficiency and data entry experience required
Strong organizational and communication skills necessary
Minimum salary of $17.00 per hour
Preferred experience in a fast-paced educational environment
Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Office Associate Department | Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life-0964 Requisition Number | S_250223 Posting Open Date | 03/17/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/15/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.
We invest in our employees: Vacation and sick leave pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance No-cost life insurance Employee Assistance Program Exclusive staff discounts Continuous improvement and innovation Professional development through training and education And much more! We’re looking for someone to join our team to support a dynamic student community that focuses on leadership development, community service, and friendship. The Office Associate serves as the primary contact for students, staff, families, advisors, and others who interact with the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. As the Office Associate you will: Oversee, manage, and maintain the front desk operations including assisting with walk-in, phone and email communications. Greet and welcome visitors, provide outstanding customer service by addressing needs, and create a welcoming space for students, staff and guests. Maintain calendars for professional staff, distributing mail, ordering office supplies, management of key and swipe card access to the office, organizing financial receipts, and providing administrative support to the professional staff. Be responsible for the management and maintenance of the fraternity and sorority community records including the collection and maintenance of chapter rosters and in-house member lists, leadership contacts, new member lists, event calendars, and other data-oriented tasks as needed. Play an important role with creating the community grade report and will have some event planning responsibilities. This position may need to complete time-sensitive tasks with discretion and confidentiality.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
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 | Associate’s or equivalent education/experience 2 years of office/clerical work Computer proficiency and data entry experience Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills Detail oriented, strong organizational and communication skills Ability to multi-task and work independently Experience creating welcoming spaces Preferred Qualifications | 4 years of office/clerical work Experience with a fast-paced, educational environment Experience working with time-sensitive assignments and tasks Experience working with a diverse population of people Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and make decisions. 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 | $17.00/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. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Leigh Thiedeman leight@unl.edu Job Category (old) | Office/Service Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | some evenings and weekends 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: | As soon as possible Appointment End Date |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please describe your customer service philosophy. (Open Ended Question)
* Tell us about a time when you balanced several office-related or outreach task and how you organized them. (Open Ended Question)
* Describe the smallest and simplest project and the largest and most complex project that you have managed. (Open Ended Question)
* What qualities do you have that make you an effective team player? (Open Ended Question)
