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Job DescriptionNevada State University invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant 4 to the Office of the President. Specifically, this position will provide high-level administrative support in the areas of government relations, presidential communications, office operations, committees, and special projects for to the Chief of Staff and Strategy, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Public Affairs, and the Senior Communications Officer. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Public Affairs.The employee in this position will professionally represent the University to internal and external entities and manage the complexities and challenges that come with supporting senior- and executive-level administrators in a multifaceted, broad-reaching, and evolving school. The candidate must fully understand confidentiality as it relates to the supervisors to which the position reports. The candidate for this position must have excellent writing abilities, superior organizational skills, and acute attention to detail. The candidate must also be able to receive (or recognize the need to) plan and complete projects or initiatives, communicate clearly and effectively, multitask, problem-solve, respond to inquiries and issues, work independently (but also know when to consult stakeholders), and collaborate with a large and varied internal and external audience. The candidate should possess professional decisiveness and understanding of procedures and regulations while maintaining the big picture in support of the university's mission and goals.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: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 under-served 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.A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.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.
Position Responsibilities:- Provide clerical, administrative, and travel support to executive- and senior-level staff.
- Assist with contract administration.
- Draft various types of high- level correspondence.
- Receive, identify and resolve issues at the Administrative Assistant 4 level and, if necessary, determine the appropriate department or entity for resolution.
- Assist with projects and assignments.
- Assist with managing and coordinating the presidential communications workflow.
- Assist with state legislative administrative needs, including tracking the status of bill draft requests and progress of committee hearings and community meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management; performing secretarial duties in support of a manager; coordinating communications between the manager, staff and program clientele; supervision of subordinate staff; researching information from internal and external sources; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 3 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:- Strong writing and information research skills.
- Proven ability to communicate (oral and written) using a high level of customer service to a broad and varied audience.
- High-level ability to problem-solve with keen organizational skills; ability to manage sensitive or confidential information.
- Excellent organizational interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.
- High level of attention to detail, ability to produce high-quality work with few errors.
- Experience drafting correspondence.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience coordinating meetings and events.
- Access to reliable transportation, ability to maintain consistent hours as set by the supervisor.
- Experience supporting an executive or administrator.
- Significant experience with Microsoft Excel (intermediate to expert levels).
- Experience in a government or public affairs setting.
- Experience in a higher education setting.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or other student information systems and Workday.
Salary & BenefitsBudgeted salary for this position is $50,153.76. 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 17.5% of the budgeted salary toward retirement with an equal employer match of 17.5%. No relocation assistance is provided for this position.The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the possibility of up to one fully remote day per week at supervisor's discretion.
This Posting is Open Until FilledQualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE ApplicantsNevada 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 ReimbursementOut of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.
Exempt No
Full-Time Equivalent100.0%
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 ...@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 DateNote to ApplicantApplicants 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