Administrative Assistant 4 - School of Nursing

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• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
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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 4 - School of Nursing (SON). The Administrative Assistant 4 (AA4) provides high level administrative support to the Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Nursing. This position serves as the Deans' liaison to the Provost and AVP of Human Resources during faculty recruitments, faculty reviews and Promotion and Tenure activities. The AA4 position compiles, organizes, and prepares materials for Deans' submission to Nevada State University departments and external agencies. Initiates, organizes and coordinates SON events both on and off campus which require processing contracts in accordance with established procedures, monitoring budget constraints, reserving appropriate event space, coordinating with support offices including Facilities, Finance and Business, IT, Marketing and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery. This position monitors budgets associated with purchases made during normal course of business and creates monthly financial reports for submission to NSHE Specialist 2.

The Administrative Assistant 4 acts as lead Administrative Assistant for two clinical coordinator positions. The AA4 utilizes advanced knowledge of nursing pre-licensure clinical course requirements and scheduling processes to train, advise and review work of clinical coordinators. During reinstatement process, the AA4 will facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure appropriate student clinical scheduling and student status updates are made.

This position requires analytical and critical thinking to determine appropriate action while performing position responsibilities and meeting established deadlines. The position reports to the SON NSHE Specialist 2 and will be assigned additional duties as needed in support of School of Nursing operations.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides high level administrative support to the Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Nursing during faculty recruitments, faculty annual reviews and Promotion and Tenure activities, requiring the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Serves as Dean's liaison to NS Provost, Human Resources and external administrative offices.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of SON department activities and information to provided appropriate responses for internal and external inquiries.
• Uses analytical skills to research and provide working solutions for SON program issues that may arise.
• Participates as admissions committee member determining applicant eligibility.
• Manages SON department calendar.
• Organizes and coordinates department events.
• Ensures smooth operation of SON events from scheduling through to event completion.
• Provides administrative support for SON ceremonies and events.
• Acts as Lead Administrative Assistant for clinical coordination providing training, advisement and review of work assigned to proactively resolve scheduling issues.
• Provides back up support to clinical course coordinators when required to meet deadlines.
• Serves as liaison between NSHE Specialist 2 and Registrar during the Reinstatement Process, researching and communicating student status updates and/or course assignments.
• Assists professional staff with specialized technical support when needed.

Required 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:

• Nursing clinical course scheduling experience.
• Experience with Workday Business Processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent skills in communication, follow-up, organization, multi-tasking, and problem-solving.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted 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 am to 5:00 pm.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified 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 hiring decision has been made.

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, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (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.

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