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Job Description

Based on the volume of applications received this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Administrative Assistant II will provide administrative support for the Health Programs Advising Department to include, but not limited to the following:

• Answer telephones.

• Assist students with appointments with Health Programs Advisors.

• Answer questions regarding various Limited-Entry Health Programs.

• Sort incoming mail and distribute both internal and external mail

• Maintain accurate records and files.

• Order, receive and distribute office supplies.

• Operation of all office machines including copiers, printers, PC's and fax machines. Assist in the creation of Departmental memos, letters and materials to students, Health Programs Advisors and faculty.

• Assist with purchasing requests, travel requests and mileage documents.

• Collect and compile information as requested by the Health Programs Advisors and Director of Health Programs Advising.

This position will require travelling between campuses as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of clerical experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records, answering telephones, and reviewing forms, documents and other written materials; OR six months of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday, Peoplesoft/MyCSN.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience working with diverse population.

• Organizational and time management skills.

Starting Salary

Grade 25, Step 1 $34,305.84

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.  Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application: 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check 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.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.