Administrative Assistant IV, Pediatrics Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine[R0152378]

About the role

The Administrative Assistant IV supports the Program Director and Associate Program Directors in managing and directing the accredited residency program. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with long-term planning, recruitment, project development and implementation.
• Managing a wide range of programmatic responsibilities including database management.
• Communicating with faculty, residents, medical students, other specialty departments, and external institutions.
• Collaborating with program leadership to ensure effective management of programmatic responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management.
• Performing secretarial duties in support of a manager.
• Cooking communications between the manager, staff, and program clientele.
• Supervising subordinate staff.
• Researching information from internal and external sources.
• Carrying out required duties in collaboration with counterparts.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of progressively responsible relevant work experience.
• One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management.
• Experience in performing secretarial duties in support of a manager.
• Experience in coordinating communications between managers, staff, and program clientele.
• Experience in supervising subordinate staff.
• Experience in researching information from internal and external sources.
• Experience in carrying out required duties in collaboration with counterparts.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Adequate health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Opportunities for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding program.

Pay

Grade 29 Step 1, salary $50,153.76.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

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

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Adequate health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Opportunities for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding program.

Contact Information

To apply, submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Contact Dr. Rebecca Scherr, Hiring Manager, at hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and educational programs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.