Administrative Assistant 3, Student Success, College of Education

Administrative Assistant 3, Student Success, College of Education

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for this position. This role provides administrative and event support to the Education Student Services Center, manages office-wide administrative functions, and supports in maintaining student success team and Director schedules and calendars.

Role of the Position

Primary responsibilities include office management duties; working with other administrative assistants and front desk support to ensure that all incoming calls and emails are answered and prioritized; engaging with students visiting the ESSC in need of assistance with field experience or student success-related support; corresponds about and compiles / produces data outcome reports; moderate data manipulation and analysis using spreadsheet programs and other data management tools; document typing and processing, and creation / distribution of any student success-related written materials / outreach; travel and reimbursement arrangements; purchasing and disbursement functions, and record management; completing part-time instructor / supervisor contracts; serving as first point of contact related to field experience and student success initiatives, and having knowledge of all functions within the ESSC, including creative and strategic problem solving. The position manages field experience / student teaching applications and associated data and observation placements each semester, and maintains the student databases and all student files as they relate to student success, licensure, and career preparation.

Profile of the Department / College

The mission of the College of Education is to achieve prominence locally, nationally, and internationally as a leading source of significant knowledge and innovative models to inform and affect policy, practice, and research. To fulfill this mission, the college and its departments and programs center its work in equity and community engagement. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate support for educational equity, diversity, inclusion, and racial justice, as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. UNLV seeks to recruit and retain a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serving the community. Furthermore, we are committed to producing "advocates and leaders to serve diverse populations, to enhance wellness, and to promote social justice for individuals, families, schools, and communities.

Minimum 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 II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in and / or knowledge of excellent customer service skills and practices, strong written and oral communication skills, and data collection / organization / tracking.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Grade 27, Step 1, salary $46,207.44. In accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 284.170, initial appointments to classified positions typically begin at Step 1 of the assigned grade. A "Step" refers to the specific rate of pay within a grade, as determined by the Division of Human Resources.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including : paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels : Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact vetjobseekers@ or visit our Veterans Webpage.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran's status.

Attach ALL documents in the CV / Resume attachment section when applying.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for this position. Education (including High School) and experience must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved forward if your application is incomplete. Materials should be addressed to Briseyda Montes, Search Committee Chair.

This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on December 10, 2025.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources.

UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@ for support.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

EEO / AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, disability, gender, military status or obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to : Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone : (702) 895-4055; Email : titleixcoordinator@, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1