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Position Number: 3199807
Location: Henderson, NV
Position Type: Executive Assistants

Executive Assistant

Nevada State College (NSC) 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@nsc.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State College (NSC) invites applications for the position of Executive Assistant in the Division of Culture, Planning, and Policy. The Executive Assistant will provide the highest level of administrative support to the Nevada State Vice President of Culture, Planning, and Policy (CPP) and the Vice President of Student Affairs (SA). This position co-manages complex issues that affect the entire college, specifically relating to culture, planning, policy, student affairs, campus safety, community, equity, diversity, inclusion and institutional effectiveness. The Executive Assistant is a high-responsibility role in a fast-paced environment, and requires significant skills related to supervising staff and students, overseeing digital tools and physical spaces, coordinating schedules, meetings, conferences, travel, documents, and more. The individual in this role will be required to effectively manage workload and develop procedures for division staff. Daily tasks include managing multi-line budgets, planning and executing events, processing confidential information including items related to human resources and student conduct, research, and creating written and visual presentations. The Executive Assistant must maintain excellent customer service skills and anti-racism approaches when interacting with all Nevada State Scorpions, including students, alumni, employees, leadership, Nevada System of Higher Education representatives, community leaders, state officials, law enforcement, and the community.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State College, 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), NSC is a college 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, 14% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 24% are White, and 9% 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 college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSC, 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:

Oversee all administrative responsibilities of a complex Division with multiple departments
Handle sensitive, confidential matters with discretion
Maintain knowledge, digital tools, and physical spaces
Manage the calendars of two Vice Presidents and coordinate meetings for the Division as well as external committees
Manage daily and annual multi-line budgets
Oversee the Executive Office Reception Area and all related procedures
Act as a Project Manager as needed, and create workflows for collaboration with executive leaders, division leaders, classified employees, and student workers
Compose written communication and visual presentations of the highest quality, within brand standards
Proactively and independently design best-practices to increase Division effectiveness
Supervise student workers

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of progressively responsible administrative support experience which included overseeing administrative office activities, maintaining complex records, and coordinating administrative communication including written and oral information to various managers and work groups; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant IV in Nevada State service which included administrative support duties as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSC 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.

Due to the current health and safety emergency declaration, anyone hired must receive a complete (and verified) COVID-19 vaccination series or an approved medical or religious waiver request as a term and condition of employment prior to any start date at any Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expert in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Agile mindset able to adapt to quickly changing circumstances while managing multiple projects, with attention to timelines and deadlines
Strong formal writing skills
Strong presentation design skills
Excellent customer service skills

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $43,346.88. Nevada State College offers excellent benefits, including an excellent retirement plan, generous vacation & sick benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and a choice between three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. 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 sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSC employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSC, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSC and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find 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@nsc.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 College;
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
12/31/2022

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

Nevada State College

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSC-external/job/NSC---Henderson/Executive-Assistant_R0131426