Business Account Manager (Program Specialist II)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you love being out in the community, meeting new people, and creating strong connections and partnerships to make an impact? Nebraska VR is hiring a Business Account Manager to build relationships with stakeholders within the community, support business needs, and create opportunities such as work-based learning partnerships, on-the-job training, and job openings to help meet VR client needs. The hiring team is looking for energetic candidates with excellent communication skills who are motivated, adaptable, and enjoy working with a variety of people. If you have prior sales or business development experience, you understand that relationship-building and resilience are key to success. If you’re looking for a rewarding job working with businesses to help other succeed and grow, 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 7: $30.597/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 $27,100 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 Conducts meetings with local and regional employers to assist with identification of staffing skill requirements, support needs, and training preferences. Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships among businesses, professional and trade associations, unions, and other business and industry partners to implement programs. Enters data into and monitors the employer database. Develops and implements training and development opportunities in areas such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 503 Federal Contractor Requirements. Provides information and responds to inquiries related to employment opportunities that meet client goals and skills of job-ready clients. Explores and develops marketing activities in collaboration with VR marketing staff. 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 30% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 70% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings, partnering businesses, career centers, and other VR offices. There is also approximately five days of overnight travel per year.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Counseling related fields, and demonstrated success working with businesses and employers, establishing and maintaining partnerships.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and developing and presenting trainings.

Responsibilities

• Conducts meetings with local and regional employers to assist with identification of staffing skill requirements, support needs, and training preferences.
• Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships among businesses, professional and trade associations, unions, and other business and industry partners to implement programs.
• Enters data into and monitors the employer database.
• Develops and implements training and development opportunities in areas such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 503 Federal Contractor Requirements.
• Provides information and responds to inquiries related to employment opportunities that meet client goals and skills of job-ready clients.
• Explores and develops marketing activities in collaboration with VR marketing staff.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level