Job Description

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in our communities? Would you like to help new moms and their babies?

As a Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Office Specialist you play a crucial role in improving the health of mothers and babies. PRAMS is a population-based survey of new moms in Nebraska

This is an excellent entry point for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in public service, or a community health program, or an experienced individual ready for a \xe2\x80\x9csecond act."

We offer an excellent total compensation package including: 13 paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; State-matched retirement plan; health, dental, vision, and life insurance options!

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let\'s make a difference for Nebraskans

Examples of Work

The Office Specialist provides general support to the Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology.

Job duties include providing general secretarial and administrative support; data entry; verifying mail entry; assisting data manager with mailings; maintaining inventory and supplies;

Identifying respondents who require a reward card for completing the survey; sending out informational materials; locating new telephone numbers for follow-up of non-responders;

General data management and data quality assurance efforts; working with other PRAMS staff to identify emerging issues that may require changes to PRAMS protocol and operations; disseminating materials to the PRAMS Steering Committee to prepare for the annual Steering Committee meeting.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. OR Experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.

PREFERRED: Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: administrative and office processes and procedures and associated computer applications such as word processing, file management, record keeping, and database management; customer service processes and principles.

Skill in: active listening; asking questions; understanding instructions; managing time, schedules, and priorities; monitoring and assessing program performance; applying critical thinking techniques.

Ability to: create charts, graphs, and/or reports using word processing or other computer applications; summarize technical data and results of research into reports; track and monitor information; retrieve information from a variety of sources; coordinate resources and people; maintain confidential records.

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