Administrative Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas Administrative Jobs Overview

Most businesses, organizations, and government offices rely on administrative professionals to ensure that operations go smoothly. As an administrative employee, you’ll likely handle clerical tasks, take phone calls, schedule meetings, keep track of company invoices, create memos and reports, and do basic bookkeeping. If this sounds like something you’d excel at, you can look for administrative jobs on Monster.

To work as an administrative professional, you’ll need excellent communication, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Plus, it helps to possess computer skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment such as a fax machine, printer, or copier.

The day-to-day duties of an administrative employee typically include:

• answering or transferring phone calls and taking messages.
• updating calendars and scheduling appointments.
• setting up staff meetings.
• handling incoming mail and faxes.
• preparing invoices, memos, and reports.
• updating and maintaining databases.
• editing documents.
• bookkeeping.

Administrative employees can work for private businesses, corporations, financial institutions, schools, hospitals, municipalities, and government agencies. As an administrative professional, you can expect to work a fixed, full-time schedule or during business hours.

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About Working in Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas—hearing the name of that iconic city conjures visions of glamorous casinos, big stage shows, and over-the-top hotels. But "what happens in Vegas" doesn't all take place on the Strip, a four-mile entertainment stretch that attracts millions of tourists each year. Outside the downtown district, you'll find quiet suburban neighborhoods and serene and scenic parks, including Zion, Death Valley, and Bryce Canyon National Parks. With below-average healthcare costs and future jobs in Las Vegas projected to grow at 39.02%, Las Vegas is a great place to live and work.

Another perk of Las Vegas jobs? There's no personal income tax in the entire state. And if you love sun, you can spend your days off enjoying the weather. Yearly, Las Vegas gets only five inches of rain, no snow, and 294 sunny days. You can also search for jobs in equally sunny, nearby North Las Vegas and Henderson, which was voted the second safest city in the U.S. by Forbes. Or you can look further outside the Las Vegas area in Carson City and Reno.

Update Your Las Vegas Administrative Resume

Your resume is the first step to proving your value to potential employers. Before you hit that “apply” button, make sure yours is updated with newly acquired skills and experience and written to perfection. Your final resume should be easy to ready, clear, concise, and error-free. Need more help? Check out Monster’s resume samples for midlevel administrative assistants and entry-level admins.

Many employers spend countless hours sorting through resumes. Sending a cover letter is a great way to get your resume noticed. A good cover letter should sell your skills and show potential employers that you’re a viable candidate. See our administrative assistant cover letter sample to learn how to write and format your cover letter.

How Much Do Administrative Jobs Pay in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Got money on your mind? You should! Make sure you’re getting paid what you’re worth. Our Salary Tools can help you understand what you can expect to make in administrative jobs in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as the skills that can boost your value and what the next steps in your career might be. Right now, the median administrative assistant pay in Las Vegas is $15.51 per hour, which is 3% lower than the national average.

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