Admin Assistant 4, College of Education [R0151764]

Admin Assistant 4, College of EducationThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Admin Assistant 4, College of Education [R0151764].Role of the PositionAdmin Assistant 4 provides centralized administrative, programmatic, and financial coordination in support of the National Institute for the Advancement of Education (NIAE). This role combines program operations support with grant and budget coordination to ensure effective implementation of NIAE initiatives across multiple projects and funding streams. Working under the direction of the Executive Director, this position supports a broad portfolio of activities, including program logistics, stakeholder coordination, and grant-related budget tracking. The coordinator assists with planning and execution of institute initiatives, supports communication and coordination across programs, and monitors and manages grant-funded and operational budgets. This role includes supporting aspects of the grant lifecycle, particularly budget tracking, documentation, and coordination with university administrative offices. The position works collaboratively with program staff, principal investigators, and central offices (e.g., OSP, purchasing) to ensure alignment, efficiency, and compliance. In addition, the coordinator supports day-to-day program operations, including scheduling, event coordination, travel logistics, and special projects. This position plays a key role in maintaining organized systems, facilitating communication, and ensuring that both programmatic and financial activities are executed effectively across NIAE.Job Duties Include:Operations CoordinationPost-Award Financial AdministrationOther DutiesProfile of the Department/CollegeAs an HSI and AANAPISI-designated College of Education, we prepare learners to address contemporary challenges by: (a) advancing equity and access through innovative scholarship, practice and advocacy; (b) enhancing our communities through collaborative outreach and engagement; and (c) delivering high-quality services, educational and mental health programs, and initiatives that promote well-being. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate support for educational access and community engagement, 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.Minimum QualificationsGraduation 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 III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Preferred QualificationsExperience with State of Nevada and U.S. Department of Education grant funding.Commitment to Diversity and Campus ValuesA 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.SalaryGrade 29, Step 1, salary $50,153.76.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. Position contingent upon funding.Benefits of Working at UNLVCompetitive total rewards package including:Paid time off, sick leave, and holidaysExcellent health insurance including medical, dental and visionComprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programsNo state income taxTuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schoolsTuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependentsPerks/ProgramsEmployee recognition and appreciation programsUNLV athletics ticket discountsStatewide employee purchase program discountsRebelCard discounts on and off campusWellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no costOpportunity for career advancements to leadership rolesConnect with colleagues with shared interestsPersonal and professional development opportunitiesA comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: OnboardSupport and resources available for veteran applicants contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.How to ApplyThis recruitment may close prior to the announced closing date below based on volume of applications received.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 Dr. Kenneth Varner, Search Committee Chair.This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on May 28, 2026.Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.If you are a veteran or eligible family member, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about resources and support for veterans at UNLV Veterans Services (https://www.unlv.edu/jobs/veterans), or reach out to us at vetjobseekers@unlv.edu.For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.Profile of the UniversityFounded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 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.Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.eduEEO/AA StatementThe 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 (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, 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