21st Century Community Learning Centers and Family & Community Engagement Specialist (Program Specialist II)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three 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.
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The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Education - Agency 13 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $30.979 Job Posting: JR2026-00027650 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Family & Community Engagement Specialist (Program Specialist II) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 07-15-2026 Job Description: Are you looking for work that matters? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families? Join us! This position has a long title but really is made up of two focuses that will allow you to work with a variety of people both in the community and within education! 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Provide support to 21st Century Community Learning Centers by assisting with grant management and providing technical support to grant recipients. Family & Community Engagement: Coordinate this program by ensuring initiatives are aligned to NDE goals and strategic priorities and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance school improvement. The team is looking for a people person with great communication skills. If you enjoy learning, can work independently, and are adaptable, this position could be yours! **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 7: $30.979/hour 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 $27,300 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 21st Century Community Learning Centers : Provides administrative support to meet grant management and reporting requirements (e.g., program and fiscal monitoring, grant management system processes). Assists with conferences, meetings, and other events to facilitate continuous improvement, disseminate information, and promote best practices. Provides technical support to grant recipients of the Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant Fund and ensures compliance with grant limitations. Family and Community Engagement : Ensures Family and Community Engagement initiatives are aligned to best practices and NDE goals and initiatives (e.g., AQuESTT, the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, and the Nebraska State Board of Education Strategic Plan). Organizes conferences, meetings, and other events to facilitate continuous improvement, disseminate information, and promote best practices in order to accomplish goals. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, other NDE offices and programs, and Needs Improvement and Priority Schools to enhance family and community engagement in the school improvement process. Identifies and shares strategies to support school districts in building capacity of educators, community partners, and family members to increase engagement in schools, and to ensure academic success and healthy social and emotional development for all students. Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings. Working Conditions and Travel : This position requires approximately 85% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 15% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately ten days of overnight travel per year. Requirements / Qualifications

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