Administrative Assistant IV, Brain Health, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine R0152031

Administrative Assistant IV, Brain Health Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to support the Department of Brain Health in its administrative, financial, and academic functions. This position plays a crucial role in managing daily operations, coordinating with faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring smooth workflows across the department.

• Maintain departmental records, organize schedules and travel arrangements, and serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee office procurement, equipment inventory, key control systems while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with university policies.
• Manage department budgets, prepare monthly financial reports for the Chair, process travel authorizations, expense reports, honorarium payments, reconcile transactions and oversee purchasing activities.
• Support academic and human capital management activities, including onboarding faculty, staff, and students, managing recruitment and hiring processes, and coordinating participation in neuroscience and School of Medicine programs.
• Coordinate compliance with HR policies, prepare grant budgets, and support faculty research initiatives.
• Plan and execute department events such as orientations, graduations, research meetings, and contribute to special projects.
• Collaborate on process improvements and departmental initiatives.

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and four years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included one or more of the following areas:

• Providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management.
• Performing secretarial duties in support of a manager.
• Coordinating communications between the manager, staff, and program clientele.
• Supervision of subordinate staff.
• Researching information from internal and external sources.
• One year experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade 29 Step 1, salary $50,153.76.

• Competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, holidays, excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools and for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles.
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive onboarding program (Rebels: Onboard).
• Support and resources for veteran applicants.

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, race, color, or religion. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.

• Job Category:
  Classified
• Exempt:
  No
• Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%
• Posting Close Date: 07/14/2026
• Required Attachments:
  Letter of interest, detailed resume, professional references.