Service Desk Specialist (Help Desk Specialist)

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Education - Agency 13 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $25.287 Job Posting: JR2026-00027208 Service Desk Specialist (Help Desk Specialist) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-27-2026 Job Description: Are you a technically savvy problem solver who enjoys helping others and figuring out how systems work? Join the Nebraska Department of Education as a Service Desk Specialist. This position serves on a small team that acts as a liaison between system developers, data experts, and the schools who use Nebraska's educational data systems every day. In this role, you'll provide customer service and technical support to school and district staff, helping them navigate reporting requirements, troubleshoot issues, and identify solutions related to student, staff, and financial data collections. We're looking for someone who is curious, resourceful, analytical, detail oriented, and committed to excellent customer service and data quality. This role is a natural fit for Data Stewards, Student Information System specialists, state reporting coordinators, and other education data professionals who enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and turning challenges into solutions. If you're ready to use your expertise to support schools across Nebraska and make a statewide impact, 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 5: $25.287/hour ($25.603/hour after pay structure increases on June 29, 2026) 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 $24,700 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, thats $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return Thirteen paid holidays per year Essential Functions Receives and documents user requests for assistance with data questions and submissions. Uses ticket tracking system to input, document, and complete work requests. Contacts school districts and educational entities to discuss their data, potential corrective actions, and follow up. Reviews and updates guidance documents related to application functionality. Supports training regarding the service desk, and assists with development and delivery of training. Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings. Working Conditions and Travel: This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 10% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as off-site conferences and meetings. There is also approximately five days of overnight travel per year. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one year 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: Associate degree or postsecondary coursework in Business Administration, Education, or related fields and at least two years of experience working within a PreK-12 school, Educational Service Unit, or other education-related environment including experience supporting education data. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and experience working within a service desk/ticket system. 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.html#benefits 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!