Administrative Assistant (UNL)

Be an integral member of a close, fast-paced team working to support the University of Nebraska.

• Are you looking to work alongside a supportive and highly engaged team?
• Does the opportunity to be closely connected with UNL excite you?
• Do you enjoy assisting people and helping others be successful?
• Are you inspired by the mission of the University of Nebraska Foundation and looking to make a difference in the lives of others?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission.

You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. UNL anchors the campaign, with a goal of $1.5 billion from enthusiastic donors. This position will work in our Lincoln office.

Ways you will make an impact:

• Provide a wide range of support encompassing organizational, administrative, and technical duties.
• Proof and prepare correspondence, documents, forms, memos, reports, mass mailings, etc.
• Be proficient in use of Microsoft office suite of products and other databases as assigned/needed.
• Assist with details and preparations of events or meetings, including location, tracking reservations, preparing agendas, preparing reports, attendee identification, invitations, catering needs, communications, etc.
• Greet and correspond with campus partners, donors or senior executives, as appropriate.
• Perform back-up front desk receptionist duties (i.e., answering telephone, greeting guests, etc.) and other duties as assigned.

Who we want:

• Collaborative and personable team players who can function independently, as well as cooperatively.
• Creative problem-solving individuals who enjoy supporting others to be successful.

• Energetic Learners who are humble, inquisitive, and open-minded.

• Reliable, organized, and adaptable individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.
• Genuine and approachable individuals who can work with a wide variety of people, including colleagues and university personnel.
• Motivated and tech savvy professionals who have the critical thinking and technical skills to make sound judgments regarding the administration of a department.

What you need:

• Minimum Education: Associates degree or equivalent required. Preferred Education: Bachelors degree.
• Minimum Experience: 1 to 3 years previous experience.
• Ability to work with a high level of organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data entry.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Computer experience in a PC environment; ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and utilize other software.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities that celebrate diversity and encourage your career growth.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s Favorite Charities.
• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• The foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising more than $7 for every $1 spent.
• Winner of Gallup’s Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor’s Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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