Administrative Assistant IV, Human Resources Department

Position overview

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is seeking an Administrative Assistant IV to support the Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, as well as the wider HR team within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. The role combines advanced administrative coordination with sensitive HR support, including day-to-day liaison work, scheduling, document handling, and assistance with recruitment and onboarding activities in Workday.

What you will do

In this position, you will work independently to help resolve questions and issues, coordinate calendars and appointments, serve as a point of contact between the director, department staff, and outside representatives, and keep key information moving to the right people. The job also includes preparing reports and correspondence, researching information, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls and meetings, managing purchasing-related tasks, and supporting confidential HR workflows.

Minimum background needed

The university requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus four years of progressively responsible, relevant experience. Qualifying experience may include administrative or program support for professional staff and management, secretarial support for a manager, coordination between managers, staff, and clients, supervision of subordinate staff, or research using internal and external sources. An alternative route is one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada state service, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

Preferred background

Helpful experience includes work in human resources, familiarity with Workday HCM processes such as hiring, onboarding, and report generation, as well as exposure to academic healthcare and higher education environments.

Application instructions and important conditions

Applicants must submit a cover letter and a detailed resume that clearly demonstrates qualifications, experience, and education, including high school education. Veterans should include a DD-214 or other applicable proof of status. All documents must be uploaded in the CV/Resume section, and emailed materials will not be accepted. Applications must be completed before the closing date; once the recruitment closes, no further applications will be accepted. The recruitment may close earlier than the stated date depending on application volume. This role may require a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, reference checks, and in some cases a demonstration of job-related tasks. If driving is part of the job, a valid driver’s license will be required at hire and for continued employment. Work schedules may change based on organizational needs.

Diversity and workplace expectations

UNLV expects the selected candidate to support diversity, equity, and inclusion and to contribute to a respectful and positive workplace guided by the university’s values.

Salary and employment details

This is a classified, full-time position with a 100% full-time equivalent. The listed salary is Grade 29, Step 1, at $50,153.76 per year. Initial classified appointments typically begin at Step 1 under Nevada Administrative Code.

Benefits and employee perks

Working at UNLV includes a competitive rewards package with paid time off, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement and voluntary benefit options, no state income tax, and tuition discounts for NSHE schools, as well as for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Additional perks include employee recognition programs, athletics ticket discounts, statewide purchase discounts, RebelCard discounts on and off campus, free wellness programming, leadership growth opportunities, professional development, networking with colleagues, and the Rebels: Onboard program. Veteran applicants can also access dedicated support resources.

University and compliance information

UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting university founded in 1957 and known for its large student body, diverse campus community, and R1 research classification. The institution emphasizes academic health, research, community partnerships, and equal opportunity. It also maintains Title IX and safety/security notices for applicants and employees.

Contact information

For application help, candidates may contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu. Veterans may contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for assistance.