Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant (Open)

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Agency:
Educational Lands and Funds - Agency 32

Annual Salary: $70,000.00 (commensurate with experience)

The Board of Educational Lands and Funds is a fiduciary trust that manages 1.2 million acres of School Trust Lands given to Nebraska by the Federal Government at Statehood, supporting Nebraska’s K-12 public schools. This position prepares all documents for agricultural leases and auctions, provides excellent customer service, maintains permanent records, and assists the CEO.

The Board is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position.

• Manage, coordinate and schedule all lease and land sales including preparing ag lease ads for newspapers and correspondence with county treasurers
• Complete all legal documentation of leasing via preparing leases, Natural Resource District documentation, and various other duties required by State statute
• Maintain all lease assignments and subleases
• Assist with the sale of and purchase of real estate
• Abstract permanent records in a precise manner with complicated legal descriptions and with precision and attention to detail
• Maintain all ag files
• Maintain mailing list and distribution of lease sale ads
• Continuously interact with potential farmers and ranchers inquiring about leasing procedures/requirements
• Send out and compile rental survey, record results, and complete maps for rent books
• Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings, take roll call, and assist with lease‑related discussions
• Act as administrative assistant to the CEO
• Communicate skillfully with co-workers, the Board, the public, and lessees
• Schedule travel reservations
• Collaborate with co-workers and work independently to meet deadlines
• Backup duties include opening and distribution of daily mail, receipt of incoming revenue, updating agenda, and minutes
• Other duties as required

• Minimum Qualification: Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Preferred
  
  Qualification:
  
  Knowledge of real estate or agriculture would be beneficial.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient in Word and Excel and ability to prepare and communicate in person, on the telephone or in writing; work collaboratively as part of a team; and follow administrative rules and policies. Must be organized, able to work independently and detail oriented.

If you’re currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don’t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: #benefits

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.