Administrative Programs Officer I

Administrative Programs Officer I Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Job ID: JR2026-00027779 Salary: $21.702 Hours: Monday – Friday 8-5 Dress Attire: Business Casual Job Description The Division of Behavioral Health at the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Executive Level Assistant (Administrative Program Officer - APO). The APO plays a key role in supporting the division's smooth operation by ensuring effective communication, coordination, and compliance. This position helps the director lead, manage interdisciplinary teams, engage with the public, and support policy development. The APO's organizational and problem‑solving skills are essential to the division's success in improving behavioral health outcomes. Key Responsibilities Communication & Coordination: Serve as the main liaison between the director and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring sensitive communications are handled properly. Administrative Support: Manage the director's schedule, coordinate meetings, and organize reports and budgets. Program/Project Support: Assist in managing multi‑faced behavioral health initiatives, including tracking progress, coordinating resources, and supporting campaigns. Data & Report Management: Help organize and distribute data and reports, ensuring the director has necessary information for presentations and policy discussions. Regulatory Compliance: Assist in ensuring the division adheres to laws, regulations, and standards, maintaining operational compliance. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in public or business administration, accounting, or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in administrative, business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical, financial, program, or administrative data; or interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years administrative support experience involving use of data‑based tracking and management, performing administrative/office/support work including the use of personal computers and office equipment. Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OnBase and web conferencing technology such as Microsoft Teams. Preference given to work experience connected to the behavioral health field in business management, health administration, social work, or behavioral health related coursework. Other: Valid driver's license. Benefits State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%! 13 paid holidays Generous leave accruals that begin immediately Tuition reimbursement program Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government 79% employer‑paid health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy Career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state Training and development based on your career goals Employee Assistance Program 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. Applications No Longer Accepted Applications were accepted until 07-21-2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services