Deputy Commissioner - Agency Support & Services
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$0.000

Job Posting:
JR2025-00012581 Deputy Commissioner - Agency Support & Services (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-28-2025

Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is seeking a visionary leader to provide leadership and guidance for day-to-day operations of our Agency Support and Services, as well as support strategic initiatives of the Commissioner of Education and State Board of Education. If you have operations experience within education this could be a great opportunity to apply your experience on a statewide level!

At the NDE, customer service and communication are critical, both internally and externally. If you're committed to continuous evaluation and program improvement and want to serve as a leader in Nebraska's state education agency, apply today!

Start date to be determined after hiring process is complete with tentative start date after July 1, 2025.

Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Salary: Salary will be based on the selected candidate's skills, abilities, education, and experience.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $49,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Develops internal systems focused on continuous evaluation and program improvement.
• Maintains an understanding of the programs, services and operational functions of the agency and appropriately implements policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participates in agency-wide planning, development, and evaluation.
• Assists with providing leadership and direction for NDE's relations at federal, state, and local levels.
• Represents the Commissioner of Education at internal and external meetings, hearings, and forums.
• Informs the Commissioner of current critical issues within the agency and pertinent incidents.
• Works collaboratively to complete annual and biennial budgets, and ensures the budget reflects major projects and initiatives, operational requirements, and changes in state and/or federal regulations.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency. Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 80% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 20% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, government buildings, meetings, or conferences. There is also approximately ten days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field and eight years of experience related to the essential functions of the position to include leadership and managerial experience. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in a related field and at least ten years of experience in a senior-level leadership role in education. Experience with education policy development and program implementation.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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