Administrative Assistant 3 - Education Department

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Great Basin College is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 3 for Teacher Education. The Administrative Assistant 3 provides comprehensive administrative support to program supervisors, department chairs, full-time faculty, part-time instructors, and administrative faculty within the Teacher Education Department. Key responsibilities include entering course information into PeopleSoft, generating payroll documentation, ordering textbooks, assisting with student evaluations, and supporting part-time instructors. This role also contributes to assessment activities, conducts research, and compiles statistical and historical data as needed. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant 3 serves as a point of contact for both new and current students, offering program information and clarifying policies, procedures, and departmental processes for students, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders. The position also manages and maintains detailed records for lab, program, equipment, grants, and travel budgets.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents such as payroll, travel, claims and budgeting forms; and assisting staff and management with projects and activities; OR

• One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

A valid Class “C” driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with experience in customer service, data entry, and intermediate experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; though occasional evening and weekend work may be required. This is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 27

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

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