VR Office Director

Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Education - Agency 13 Location: Omaha, NE Hiring Rate: $40.574 Job Posting: JR2026-00024236 VR Office Director (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 04-02-2026 Job Description: Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is looking for an Office Director who leads with purpose. In this role, you'll provide strategic leadership for pre-employment transition services — working alongside a collaborative team and partnering with schools, community organizations, and employers to help high school students with disabilities build pathways to meaningful work. If you're an experienced VR professional with a passion for advocacy and a knack for problem-solving and community connection, this is your opportunity to bring that expertise into a leadership role! 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 13th & Farnam St, Omaha, NE. Pay Grade 11: $84,393.74/year 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 $31,600 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits 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 Oversees and provides technical assistance, information, and guidance related to VR and interpretation of program guidelines, policies, and procedures. Identifies potential new programs and services, resolves program issues, and assesses client satisfaction levels and ongoing quality assurance measures. Facilitates communication and builds a strong relationship between Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) staff, contractors, and key stakeholders including schools, state agencies, and other business and industry partners. Collaborates with and advises Vocational Rehabilitation leadership on significant issues, program developments, and operations of program. Maintains an understanding of the programs, services, and operational functions and appropriately implements policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assists with annual and biennial budgets and monitors program fiscal activities and operating expenses. Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency. Delegates work and projects appropriately among 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 70% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 30% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, conferences, etc. There is also approximately three days of overnight travel per year. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five 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. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation Administration, Counseling, Evaluation, Public Administration, Management), experience working with people with significant disabilities, and previous successful leadership experience in a state Vocational Rehabilitation agency or human services agency. If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov . 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: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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.htmlbenefits 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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