ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2
Salary
$42,636.96 - $61,721.28 Annually
Location
Las Vegas
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02874
Department
DETR - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
B
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
25
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Las Vegas, NV
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and personable Front Desk/Administrative Assistant to serve as the primary point of contact for our organization. In this dual role, you will manage all front desk operations to ensure a welcoming environment for visitors while providing essential administrative support to the team. The ideal candidate is a skilled multitasker capable of handling phone inquiries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining overall office efficiency with a consistently positive attitude. Key Responsibilities Your primary duties will center on managing front desk operations, which includes greeting visitors professionally, notifying staff of their arrival, and ensuring they are comfortable in the waiting area. You will be responsible for managing the main telephone line by screening calls, taking detailed messages, and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel. Additionally, you will handle all incoming and outgoing mail and packages, coordinate courier services, and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the reception area and lobby. You will also provide basic customer service support and resolve minor visitor inquiries as they arise. In terms of administrative support, you will schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and conference room bookings to ensure smooth operations. You will prepare and distribute various correspondence, including memos, reports, and other documents such as emails, letters, and presentations. Maintaining both physical and digital filing systems with a focus on data accuracy and confidentiality will be a daily task. You will also assist with office supply inventory by monitoring stock levels and coordinating orders to ensure the office remains fully stocked. Furthermore, you will support travel arrangements and expense reporting for staff as needed, along with performing other ad-hoc administrative duties as requested by management. Technical proficiency is essential for this position. You must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Additionally, you must possess fast and accurate typing skills with a minimum speed of 45 words per minute. Beyond technical skills, specific core competencies are necessary. You must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels. Strong time-management and organizational skills are vital, as you must be able to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. Discretion is non-negotiable, as you will frequently handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity. You must also show adaptability and the flexibility to handle changing priorities, occasional after-hours events, or emergencies. Finally, you should be tech-savvy and able to quickly learn new software and office technologies.
Administrative Assistants perform a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties in an assigned agency, program or other work unit within State government and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Typical duties include maintaining records and files; composing and editing correspondence; data entry; office management; budget monitoring and accounts maintenance; typing and word processing; answering telephones and relaying information; reception; duplicating and distributing materials; preparing for meetings and taking minutes; ordering and stocking supplies and equipment; receiving, sorting and delivering mail; reviewing and processing applications, forms and other documents; operating office equipment such as copiers, personal computers, computer terminals, calculators, facsimile machines, printers, and other equipment; and performing related duties as assigned.
Essential 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.
Job Duties
Receive and process applications and requests for program services; review information provided and make initial eligibility determinations based on established criteria and requirements; contact applicants and various entities for additional information; receive appeals from ineligible applicants and refer to appropriate staff for response or disposition.
Supervise a unit of file clerks, data entry operators, unit clerks or switchboard operators who provide routine administrative support to the organization by maintaining records and files, entering data in computer equipment, and answering telephones and greeting visitors; organize and coordinate unit activities; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; ensure work products meet established standards of quantity and quality.
Maintain financial records and track balances for general ledger groups and/or categories including operating, equipment, travel, and staff development; prepare accounts payable and receivable documents and assign accounting codes in compliance with established rules, regulations and procedures which may include contractual and grant limitations; reconcile internal records and reports to those of the Controller's Office.
Receive, review, code and process a variety of clerical accounting documents including invoices, claims, billing forms and other materials used in the agency and/or program area to which assigned; ensure conformance to established formats, time frames and regulations.
Serve as the pay clerk for an agency; review timesheets for completeness, authorized signatures, correct calculation of hours, adequate leave balances, and attachment of required documentation; contact employees, supervisors and staff in the pay center regarding discrepancies and make necessary corrections; batch and enter data in a computerized payroll system; prepare time adjustment sheets as needed.
Assist management in budget preparation by reviewing and extracting historical accounting data and report findings; oversee and record specific budgetary expenses by line item and provide status reports.
Format, edit and produce a variety of complex materials such as brochures, newsletters, flyers, presentations, charts, graphs, instructional materials, medical/clinical transcription, non-standard reports and other items using computer equipment and software; maintain complex databases and spreadsheets; convert documents for Internet usage and maintain Web hyperlinks as assigned.
Establish and maintain complex recordkeeping systems including indexed and cross-referenced materials for the work unit considering confidentiality and accessibility of information and storage space available; release information upon receipt of properly executed consent agreements or court orders according to legal or regulatory requirements, and/or agency policies and procedures; develop purging and archiving procedures according to established records retention schedules.
Prepare and maintain property inventory records for a major work unit; assign identification tags; title agency vehicles as required by law; perform periodic physical inventory to reconcile agency records with those of State Purchasing; arrange for disposition of excess property according to policy.
Positions at this level provide administrative and/or program support in an assigned program, section, or division of an agency. Incumbents may serve in a generalist capacity and perform a variety of support duties or they may perform program-specific duties. Assignments are varied, involving different and/or unrelated processes and methods that require evaluation of several alternative courses of action. The focus is on specific desired end products, and the incumbent has the latitude to select the most appropriate methods and tools to get the job done within established administrative guidelines, regulations, or instructions. Errors are not always subject to direct verification or checking, may result in lost efficiency due to repetition of work, and affect the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of work products. Incumbents obtain and verify information from a variety of sources and provide information that requires explanation of a variety of regulations, requirements, and procedures. Positions at this level may or may not supervise lower level staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: administrative support functions.
General knowledge of: financial and statistical recordkeeping methods.
Ability to: provide administrative support to agency/program staff and managers; apply complex agency and/or program regulations, requirements and policies to specific situations; receive, review and process a variety of documents according to established guidelines, policies, regulations and timelines; type, format and produce technical documents and/or medical/clinical transcription using a personal computer and appropriate word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management software; establish, organize and maintain complex filing systems including indexed and cross-referenced materials; organize clerical assignments and establish appropriate timelines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; arrange and schedule meetings and appointments; prepare agendas and take minutes at meetings; train and supervise subordinate staff as assigned; compile, organize and summarize data for inclusion in reports.
Recruiter Contact Information: Sharhea Noble-Muir - SharheaNM@ADMIN.NV.GOV
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Employer State of Nevada (NV)
Address See Above for Agency Information
See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov