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Hiring Agency:

Arts Council - Agency 69

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$32.174

Job Posting:

JR2025-00016445 Arts Council Director of Administration (Open)

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

06-04-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) is seeking a Director of Administration to help lead a vibrant, proactive and resourceful statewide agency that has extensive grant programs, a portfolio of pioneering initiatives and a national reputation for outstanding service to the field of arts administration.

About the Nebraska Arts Council: The Nebraska Arts Council is an independent agency of the State of Nebraska located in the heart of downtown Omaha. Its mission is to promote, cultivate and sustain the arts for the people of Nebraska. In doing so, the NAC provides grants and services to artists, organizations, communities and schools. The agency has an annual budget of $5M from state, federal and private sources. As an agency of state government, the NAC stands by its core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment for delivering excellent customer service.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) 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
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:

Develops and implements budget management procedures and prepares such reports for the Executive Director, the council or other agencies. Oversees agency administrative operations and serves as agency compliance officer. Serves as an agency liaison with arts organizations, maintaining periodic contact through attending meetings and performances. Assists the Executive Director with the development of agency policies and strategies. Serves as consultant to arts organizations to provide expertise in areas such as: financial management, budgeting, and organizational development. Supervises and evaluates the work of assigned staff; reviews weekly goals and objectives, tracks employee progress, provides direction and gives feedback on work progress; recommends personnel actions related to selection, discipline, performance, leave, grievances, work schedules, and assignments. Coordinates grant applications made by the Council to state and federal agencies. Oversees and coordinates the development of documents and contracts used to manage funds. Develops cooperative efforts between Arts Council and other governmental and non-governmental entities. Monitors payments to grant recipients to ensure the proper allocation/distribution of funds. Maintains legislative scrutiny to determine the need for revised and new legislation for the agency. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or nonprofit management plus three years’ experience in arts administration and management. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: accounting and budgeting procedures; state, federal, and private funding procedure; state statutes as they apply to the Nebraska Arts Council; labor contracts and State Personnel rules and regulations; state legislative process; state agency operation; techniques and procedures of budget management and accounting principles; exhibition, curatorial and artist selection procedures; artist contracts; grants and contracts processing and monitoring.

Ability to: communicate effectively; work effectively with co-workers, superiors and arts professionals; organize and direct projects; work under pressure; meet deadlines; construct agency budget documents; analyze pending legislative actions for applicability to the Nebraska Arts Council; make and defend decisions; work independently; set goals and objectives; supervise staff to meet agency goals and objectives; grasp abstract concepts and apply them to the job; plan and direct the work of others.

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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