Administrative Assistant 4 Center Excellence in Disabilities

The University of Nevada, College of Education is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 4 to support the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED) administrative team.

This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding.

• Coordinate Medicaid billing activities
• Develop and maintain processes to support accurate and timely claims submission
• Monitor billing activity and revenue
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, requirements, and regulations
• Coordinate center data reporting activities
• Audit data for accuracy and consistency
• Train staff on data entry processes
• Support reporting needs
• Manage center asset reporting and technology resources
• Coordinate meetings and events for day‑to‑day office operations
• Purchase supplies
• Reconcile purchasing card and travel transactions
• Coordinate with campus units
• Assist with employee onboarding
• Work collaboratively with NCED leadership and staff to ensure accurate financial and program data, efficient administrative processes, and effective day‑to‑day operations of the center.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in 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 of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

• Direct experience with healthcare/human services billing, especially within Medicaid Direct or indirect experience working with people with disabilities
• Experience working in a university setting, including working across departments and programs
• Experience working in a decentralized center, with employees located across the state

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Grade 29. In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

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• Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Rich retirement plan – Retirement Calculator
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees and holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
• SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees.
• The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions.
• Tuition is paid in full when…