Private/Postsecondary Career School Approval and Veterans Education Specialist (Program Specialist I) Job at Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska

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  • Nebraska Department of Education
  • Nebraska

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting postsecondary education and serving veterans? Join our team as a Private/Postsecondary Career School Approval and Veterans Education Specialist! In this role, you’ll help ensure compliance with key regulatory and programmatic requirements that keep education programs running smoothly and effectively.

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team that values mutual support and is dedicated to making a real difference for students and veterans. If you bring strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and sharp attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you!

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**  

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

Essential Functions

  • Reviews and processes initial and renewal application packets for Private/Postsecondary Career Schools (PPCS) and agents under Rule 42 and Veterans Education. Issues license certificates and notifies stakeholders of certificates or closing schools.
  • Completes background checks for agent applications and maintains result records.
  • Assists with school on-site visits, and provides guidance and technical assistance related to PPCS and Veterans Education processes and requirements.
  • Establishes and maintains fiscal coding for new PPCS schools, and assists with payments.
  • Responds to transcript requests for closed schools.
  • Prepares files and documents for storage according to record retention guidelines.

Working Conditions and Travel :

This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 10% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings or trainings. There is also approximately twelve days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or six years of experience in a field related to the position’s essential functions. Experience working with G.I. Bill benefits or veteran education programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Access, and WordPress.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work visa, Night shift,

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