<p>The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA), located in Curtis, NE, is nationally ranked as one of the best two-year colleges, and Forbes Business Magazine placed us among the top 30 trade schools in the nation. Our programs have high academic quality, are affordable and guarantee career success for graduates.</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Associate to provide advanced administrative support for NCTA Senior Leadership, faculty, and staff. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient daily operations of the senior leadership office, coordinating strategic initiatives, and supporting special projects and committees. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment, discretion, and professionalism, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across various departments. A strong commitment to integrity, compassion, and service excellence is essential.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Executive Support & Office Management: Provide comprehensive administrative support to NCTA Senior Leadership, including calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and oversight of daily office operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with university procedures. Serve as a backup for other administrative staff as needed to maintain continuity of operations. </li><li>Strategic and Committee Coordination: Support ongoing strategic initiatives by assisting with planning, tracking progress, and providing administrative support to special committees involved in college affairs, including the strategic plan. </li><li>Project and Event Coordination: Organize and support special events, projects, and initiatives led by senior leadership, ensuring smooth execution through timeline management, resource coordination, and effective communication. </li><li>Communication & Confidential Information Handling: Serve as a key point of contact for the office, managing internal and external communications with professionalism and confidentiality. Maintain organized systems for records, correspondence, and information requests. </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us</p> <p>At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace-it's the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.</p> <p>When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:</p> <ul> <li>Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education </li><li>Generous retirement plans with a university match </li><li>Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays </li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options </li></ul> <p> </p> <p>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. </p> <p> </p> <p>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/. </p>