Administrative Assistant 3 – Office of Student Academic Success

Administrative Assistant 3 – Office of Student Academic Success

Nevada State University appreciates your
interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your
application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the
  required documents.
• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed
  applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be
  accepted.
• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance
or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of
Administrative Assistant 3. The Administrative Assistant 3 will provide high-level administrative, operational, and fiscal support to the
Office of Student Academic Success, including the Academic Success Center, Writing Center, and Academic Enrichment Programs & Summer Bridge.
This position coordinates office operations, communications, meetings, travel, purchasing, financial processes, events, and special projects
while serving as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders and supporting division priorities.

About the
institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to
excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a
Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching
and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In
Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first
generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are
Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared
commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived
experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully
engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and
ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We
seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across
departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background
in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher
education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and perform administrative and operational support activities for the
  Office of Student Academic Success and its reporting units, ensuring efficient office operations and alignment with leadership
  priorities.
• Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, communications, committees, and special projects; serve as a liaison to
  faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders by facilitating communication and responding to inquiries regarding programs, services,
  policies, and procedures.
• Research issues, resolve problems, and exercise independent judgment in handling sensitive and
  confidential information.
• Maintain records, reports, website content, and administrative documentation to support information
  management and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate and perform business and financial operations, including purchasing,
  procurement card reconciliation, travel processing, budget monitoring, contract administration, and financial
  recordkeeping.
• Coordinate events, trainings, and special projects, including facilities scheduling, technology support, vendor
  communication, marketing coordination, and event logistics.
• Provide administrative support and operational continuity during staff
  absences and perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
  education and three years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following
  areas: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and
  requirements; preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents such as payroll, travel, claims and budgeting forms; and
  assisting staff and management with projects and activities; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 in Nevada State
  service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Eligibility to work in the United States
  without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted
minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Experience providing advanced administrative support in a higher education, public sector, or similarly complex
  environment.
• Experience coordinating purchasing, travel, budget tracking, contracts, or other business
  operations.
• Experience planning meetings, events, or special projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience
  interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, and
  related administrative systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work
  independently.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Salary &
Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $46,207.44. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including a generous
vacation & sick benefits, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, a choice between three health insurance plans that can be supplemented
with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, and an excellent pension retirement plan through the Public Employees’
Retirement System of Nevada. The plan requires employees to withhold 19.25% of the budgeted salary toward retirement with an equal employer
match of 19.25%. No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00
am to 5:00 pm.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of
applications to begin on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by July 7 for full
consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within
the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday
to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Browse Jobs” in the search box
which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process,
your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Travel
Reimbursement

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your
application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional
required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after
you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to
attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant
  qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State
  University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are
  contacted);
• Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a
  service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the
  Resume/CV section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran’s Administration,
  etc.).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close
Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference
to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial
review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This
position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring
process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related
tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without
sponsorship.

Nevada State University

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