Business, Marketing, & Management Career Field Specialist & DECA State Advisor (Education Specialist III)

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The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Education - Agency 13 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $33.532 Job Posting: JR2026-00026912 Business, Marketing, & Management Career Field Specialist & DECA State Advisor (Education Specialist III) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-19-2026 Job Description: The Nebraska Career and Technical Education team is seeking a Business, Marketing, & Management Career Field Specialist and DECA Advisor to provide statewide programmatic leadership, consultative services, and technical assistance to Nebraska schools, Educational Service Units (ESUs), teacher preparation institutions, and other educational entities related to Business, Marketing, & Management. Join a fun, dedicated team of leaders committed to creating valuable resources for educators and providing opportunities for students to explore these growing, hands-on career fields. The ideal candidate will be a connector and visionary-dynamic, innovative, and adaptable-who thrives in a collaborative environment. If you're looking for an engaging role where you can work with passionate educators and impact students statewide, apply today! **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. Pay Grade 9: $69,746.51/year ($70,618.34/year after pay structure increases on June 29, 2026) This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate. Teammates Enjoy In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $28,400 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 for state plans, or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans Thirteen paid holidays per year Essential Functions Serves as the State Advisor for DECA, and liaison between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), the Nebraska DECA Association, and the Nebraska DECA Board of Directors. Coordinates resources, activities, events, and state and national conferences for Nebraska DECA, and provides training for the DECA State Officer team. Provides support related to content area standards implementation, assessment of learning, professional learning, and instructional resources within Business, Marketing, & Management and other related Career & Technical Student Organizations (e.g., FBLA, DECA). Develops, organizes, and coordinates the process to review and revise the Nebraska Business, Marketing, and Management education standards, providing content area expertise to schools, ESUs, and postsecondary institutions. Develops and facilitates professional learning experiences and resources related to Business, Marketing, and Management and Career & Technical Education. Provides guidance and technical assistance to schools and districts on selecting and implementing high-quality, standards-aligned, instructional resources (e.g., curriculum, digital and open resources, assessment resources), and develops quality assurance processes. Conducts desk audits and on-site visits to monitor state and federal grant recipients and provide technical assistance related to the development and implementation of grants. Reviews and approves applications, amendments, and reports. Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships and serves as liaison among state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to achieve goals of Nebraska Career & Technical Education. Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver's license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings. 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, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately twenty days of overnight travel per year. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in the field of education or related subject area, two years of successful preK12 teaching or school administration experience in an approved or accredited Nebraska school, or equivalent teaching or school administration experience in another state or country, and eligible for/possess a current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per §79-807. NOTE: A Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate per 92 NA

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