Administrative Assistant II, Family and Community Medicine Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0149259]

Administrative Assistant II, Family and Community Medicine Department

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Administrative Assistant II, Family and Community Medicine Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

Role of the Position

The Administrative Assistant II provides administrative and implementation support for designated grant and contract-funded programs / projects.

Duties include but are not limited to : communicating and coordinating with external entities; preparing itineraries and meeting agendas; scheduling appointments; preparing clinical files or training materials; maintaining multiple databases, including data collection and entry; gathering and compiling statistics; participating in outreach and program trainings which may include travel; compliance with university, local, state, and federal rules regarding responsible conduct of research; and other various duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas : maintaining records and files; preparing a variety of materials using a personal computer or word processor; assisting customers in completing forms and applications; and / or performing secretarial duties in support of professional staff; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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 25 Step 1, salary $42,636.96. This position is contingent upon funding.

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

Perks / Programs

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 Dr. Elissa Palmer, Hiring Manager.

This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on Monday, October 27th, 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 at (702) 331-5251 or hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu.

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 (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 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.

Safety and Security Statement

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.

Job Category

Classified, Exempt, Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%

Posting Close Date

10 / 27 / 2025

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. 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. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided). Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.