Work with dynamic teams on a variety of public policy projects, including those in behavioral health, public participation, and other applied social sciences endeavors. Will assist others to conduct and facilitate research, coordinate certain aspects of projects and certain stakeholder involvement processes, collect and analyze data, assist with writing reports, and assist with presenting findings that impact state, local and federal policy. Some travel required.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Bachelor's degree. Proficiency with word processing, spread sheets, databases, email, and online research required. Ability and attitude to provide excellent customer service required; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of individuals (from the University as well as those outside the University e.g., government officials) required; ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff as well as external parties to organize the various components needed to run and conclude major projects required; ability to coordinate workflow and relieve management of administrative detail; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects required, ability to assemble and analyze fairly complex information; ability to deal with last-minute deadlines; excellent creative problem solving skills required; excellent organizational skills, flexible, proactive, confident, resourceful, efficient, assertive, and attention to detail required.

All applicants must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a DMV background check authorizing them to operate university vehicles.

Demonstrated experience working with policy makers and other stakeholders, problem solving and decision making, working independently with minimal supervision, keeping supervisor and internal team members informed, and providing excellent customer relations. Experience using Adobe Acrobat, and website maintenance preferred.