Policy and Grant Management Program Coordinator

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Hiring Agency:

Labor - Agency 23

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.630

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018827 Policy and Grant Management Program Coordinator (Open)

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

08-23-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Labor has an exciting opportunity to join the Reemployment Services Division as a Policy and Grant Management Program Coordinator. In this position, you will assist with updating current policies and grants application and reporting. The ideal person will have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

 

Examples of Work

• Update, revise, write, and publish State policies under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

• Advise the program Administrator, local areas, and local offices of policy updates.

• Complete in-person and virtual training of statewide NDOL Reemployment Services staff, local area administrative entity staff, and external service providers.

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities.

• Prepare, write, and submit grant proposals.

• Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary information and documentation for grant applications.

• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and guidelines throughout the grant lifecycle.

• Monitor and report on the progress of grants.

• Other program duties as assigned.

Location: This is an on-site position and will be based at the NDOL Administration Building, 550 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE
Schedule: 8am-5pm; Monday-Friday

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in human services, behavioral sciences, social sciences, public administration, business administration or closely related field AND three years experience in an employment, job development, or job training agency/program with responsibility for planning and coordinating program operations, or monitoring and evaluating delivery of program services. Related experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’ degree in human services, behavioral sciences, social sciences, public administration, business administration or closely related field.

Other Qualifications: Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of: Principles and techniques to develop statewide and local policy; applying for federal grants and managing the grant life cycle.

Ability to: Communicate with government officials, program representatives, and service providers to explain and advocate program goals, policies, and plans; Provide technical assistance and training for program staff; Interact with state and federal program representatives and private industry representatives to establish consensus on service needs; Learn, interpret and apply federal legislation and state and agency regulations and policies to specific job training issues and decisions; write grant proposals and work with team to coordinate grant activities.

 

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.

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