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Administrative Assistant III - Accounting Department

Position Number: 6155059
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Administrative Assistant III - Accounting Department

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 College of Southern Nevada's department of Accounting and Finance is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant III.

This position will provide various levels of support to the Department Chair, Program Directors, Faculty, Staff, and Students while supporting components of the department's operations. This role is designed to help serve the department as a whole and will need to collaborate with internal and external departments, multiple faculty members, and the administrative assistant team. The candidate for this position must have highly effective organizational skills and acute attention to detail.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Providing administrative support to the Department Chair of the Accounting and Finance, Program directors, and Faculty.
Preparing faculty contracts; coordinating and assisting with processing newly hired faculty.
Coordinate communications between the department chair and other professional and administrative staff both within and outside the work unit, receive and relay sensitive information related to the department activities and personnel; provide explanations regarding established policies and procedures.
Participate in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating special events and activities.
Maintain all book adoptions for the department and ordering textbooks for faculty.
Submitting work tickets with OTS, Facilities Department, or the Print Shop.
Coordinating and participating in preparation of the schedule of classes for academic programs.
Answering phones; responding to emails.
Working with a variety of general office equipment.
Utilizing various computer programs such as Workday, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 25Live, Peoplesoft, and MyCSN.
Attending meetings and training at various campuses.
Interacting with students, faculty, and administration.
Maintaining accurate records and files.
Managing and prioritizing job assignments.
Ensuring work products meet established standards of quantity and quality.
Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair for needs of the office, division, and institution.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Exceptional customer-service skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organization, planning, and time management skills.
Punctual and reliable.
Computer proficient and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office; Specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and office etiquette.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Workday, Peoplesoft, and MyCSN.
Must possess superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated dedication to customer service.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Experience working in post-secondary setting.
Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.

Starting Salary

Classified Grade 27, Step 1 - $46,207.44

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.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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

Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover letter
Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date
05/1/2025

Note to Applicant

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.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---Henderson-Campus/Administrative-Assistant-III---Accounting-Department_R0147065

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