Administrative Assistant - Continuing Education

Job Summary

Western Nevada College (WNC) is recruiting an Administrative Assistant 3 for the Department of Continuing Education. The role interacts with the public, prospective and current students, and instructors to support the creation and execution of non‑credit classes. Responsibilities include using a cloud‑based education management system, generating course rosters, coordinating classroom setup, tracking course data, and distributing completion certificates and materials.

• Interact with the public, students, and instructors regarding non‑credit classes.
• Use the cloud‑based education management system to generate course rosters, classroom schedules, and course data reports.
• Coordinate classroom setup and ensure all logistical needs are met.
• Track and communicate course data and distribute completion certificates and materials.
• Make purchases on behalf of the Continuing Education Department.
• Complete marketing and public‑relations tasks, including collaborating with WNC’s Marketing Department to promote offerings and updating Continuing Education webpages.

• High school graduation or equivalent education.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in areas such as: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations; preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents; or assisting staff and management with projects.
• Alternatively, one year as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

• Experience with People Soft, OnBase, or Workday programs.

Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m.–5:00p.m.; schedule may change based on organizational needs.

Grade
27; salary determined by step based on Nevada Administrative Code and recruitment qualifications. Initial appointment may place above Step
01. Accelerated placement requires Human Resources approval.

• Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with defined benefit plan; 5‑year vesting period.
• Health insurance options, including dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off: 15 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• WNC Fitness Center membership for staff.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.

WNC is committed to providing a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. See WNC Title IX and EEO policies for more information.