NIS & Early Childhood Financial Office Associate

Educational Service Unit 10

NIS & Administration - Kearney, Nebraska This job is also posted in Educational Service Unit 10

Job Details

Job ID:

5945424

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Department:

Network and Information Services & Administration

Job Title:

NIS & Early Childhood Financial Office Associate

Education Level:

High School Diploma required. Prior office experience or evidence of advanced training preferred.

Knowledge and Experience:

Knowledge of basic office equipment including computers, telephones, and copy/printers.

Experience using Internet and computer desktop applications including productivity software (i.e., Google and MS Office suites).

Understanding of basic finances, tracking expenses and maintaining budgets.

Proficient in written and oral communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills.

Essential Functions of Position:

Perform clerical duties as required.

Performs accurate typing, data entry and computer skills.

Uses effective written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

Demonstrates sound decision-making skills.

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationship skills with co-workers, other departments, and the public.

Utilizes ESU 10, state and federal business, and reporting systems.

Monitors and orders office supplies.

Assists with grant applications and processes financial claims.

Prepares and processes contracts for presenters, trainers, and service providers.

Maintains financial records.

Assist with preparing, processing and maintaining records for grants.

Communicates with districts throughout E-Rate application and funding process.

Prepares and processes requisitions, purchase orders, visa orders, registrations,and travel arrangements.

Processes mileage and expenditure reimbursement claims.

Prepares accounts payable and accounts receivable source documents.

Works with supervisors to comply with and maintain maintain grant and federal program guidelines.

Demonstrates proficiency utilizing ODIE.

Maintains accurate inventory records.

Generates accounts receivable billings.

Reconciles absence and travel requests.

Prepares and manages workshops.

Helps to support, add, create accounts for outside users.

Inputs library items, manage and maintain library checkouts.

Prepares and manage workshops.

Assists with delivery coordination.

Specific departmental duties/projects.

Prepares and tracks orders for business equipment and workshop materials.

Assists with department and program budget preparations.

Manages department billing and supports all financial aspects in the NIS department.

Manages workshop preparation including:

Completing site and room reservations

Ordering food, delivery, pickup, and set up as needed

Preparing materials for participants

Occasionally travels with EC Grant Coordinator and Coaches to support workshops

Adhere to regular and dependable attendance.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Never

Occasional

Frequent

Constant

0%

1-32%

33-66%

67%+

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Driving

X

Lifting (50# max)

X

Carry (25 feet)

X

Manual Dexterity Tasks

X

ESU 10

Benefits Provided:

Health and Dental

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

Single Coverage Paid at 100%

Family Coverage Paid at 75%

Coverage based on Full-time Status or will be Pro-rated

Retirement (NPERS)

Defined Benefit

101% Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Other

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403B (Traditional & Roth available)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance (available for spouse/dependents)

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability (100% paid by ESU 10)

Paid Leave

AFLAC available

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Position Type:

Full-Time