Program Coordinator, Dean’s Office in Lee Business School [R0152773]

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Program Coordinator, Dean’s Office in Lee Business School.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of the Lee Business School Dean's Office, providing high-level coordination and operational leadership for the Dean's strategic initiatives, governance priorities, and institutional projects.
• Manages the planning, implementation, and ongoing coordination of initiatives that support the School's strategic goals and executive leadership priorities.
• Oversees project timelines, implementation activities, stakeholder communications, committee operations, action-item tracking, and follow-through across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Collaborates with Dean's Office leadership, faculty, staff, university partners, advisory boards, and external stakeholders to ensure projects remain organized, accountable, and aligned with institutional objectives.
• Serves as the primary coordinator for documentation, reporting, and tracking systems related to Dean's Office initiatives.
• Maintains focus on monitoring progress on strategic priorities, preparing and maintaining project documentation, supporting special projects, and ensuring compliance with university administrative processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• 3-5 years of administrative or program coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, project coordination, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and/or working in a higher education environment.
• Experience in project management, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, operational management, or change management is preferred.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications, Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification or professional training in project management, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, change management, or operational management is preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Minimum starting salary is $64,600.00. This position is contingent upon funding.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Application

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. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Contact

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.