Assistant Coordinator, Board Operations

Assistant Coordinator, Board Operations

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Coordinator, Board Operations. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position that reports to the Chief of Staff to the Board of Regents. The position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Board of Regents is comprised of 13 members elected from districts across Nevada to govern the state's public higher education system. The NSHE includes two R1 research universities, one state university, four comprehensive community colleges, and one environmental research institute, collectively serving more than 105,000 students and employing approximately 15,000 faculty and staff statewide.

The Assistant Coordinator, Board Operations provides comprehensive administrative support to the Board of Regents, Chief of Staff to the Board, and Manager of Board Operations in carrying out the diverse functions and activities of the Office of the Board of Regents. Responsibilities include coordinating Regent, executive, and staff travel and attendance at various events, meetings, and conferences; preparing correspondence and other documents and materials;

creating, maintaining, and disseminating departmental lists and calendars; scheduling and coordinating meetings; maintaining subscriptions and memberships; ordering academic regalia; assisting Regents at commencement ceremonies and other special events; coordinating the annual Regents' Awards; processing expense reimbursements and tracking hosting expenditures; ordering office supplies and stationery; assisting with the preparation and execution of Board meetings; and performing a variety of administrative tasks, including copying, filing, mailing, shipping, and framing;

and performing other administrative support duties as assigned.

SALARY/GRADE

The Assistant Coordinator, Board Operations position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, and certification/training. In addition to base salary, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, an employer paid long term disability plan is included.
• Outstanding Retirement Plan: professional employees are required to participate in the 401(a) Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA). Employee contributions of 19.25% are matched 100% by the employer and employees experience an immediate vesting in the plan. Employees who currently or previously participated in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada may be eligible to continue in the PERS plan.
• Paid Leave: generous annual leave (accrual of 2 days per month), sick leave (granted 30 days at time of hire), 12 paid holidays, and paid family leave.
• Education Benefit: employees and their qualified dependents may take advantage of a tuition savings benefit. Faculty may take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate and their dependents may access an unlimited number of credits, if they meet specific criteria.
• Additional Perks:
  Employee assistance programs and professional development opportunities.

* Pursuant to NSHE Policy: "Initial placement must fall between the minimum salary and Q2/median/mid-range on the applicable salary schedule." To view the salary range for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select NSHE Administrative Salary Schedule, Grade

B.

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE:
December 1, 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must possess one of the following:

• A bachelor's degree and one (1) year of administrative experience in a professional office environment; or
• An associate degree and two (2) years of administrative experience in a professional office environment; or
• A combination of education and three (3) years of administrative experience in a professional office environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Successful candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities. It is recommended that applicants for this position address some of the following elements in their resume or cover letter:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Regents, senior administrators, System and institutional personnel, stakeholders, and the public.
• Skill in developing, organizing, maintaining, and retrieving accurate records in…