Job Description
Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
- The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
- Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
- Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.
Job Description Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - School of Nursing Dean's Office Assistant. The student worker will work closely with School of Nursing (SON) Administration and Staff performing functions associated with a professional licensing program to include the program admissions process, student admission advisement/customer service, graduation and pinning events, orientation, records analysis and archival determinations, and all other specialized projects assigned.
The Student Worker will gain knowledge needed to perform both technical and analytical processes by completing tasks in coordination with project lead. As program/practices process knowledge grows, so will assignments to include application workshop development and delivery, advanced student services providing nursing program information to interested parties, records preservation and or disposal, along with other key supportive responsibilities of the SON Dean's Office. This position will also provide phone coverage, respond to student inquiries by phone and email, assist with room scheduling, perform data entry into student information system, and will be accountable for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.
We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.
We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Core Responsibilities: - Assist SON Administration and Staff with completing departmental processes required to administer professional licensing program.
- Accurately enter sensitive data/information into spreadsheet used to perform analytical determinations for acceptances into the nursing program during admission cycles.
- Review printed materials/records to determine appropriate archival processing based off provided guidelines.
- Assist faculty, students, staff and public as a student liaison representing the School of Nursing requiring a high degree of professionalism.
- Create informational materials such as flyers and electronic communications for distribution.
- Answer main SON phone line and check specified nursing email accounts including replying to inquiries.
- Provide administrative support for SON Dean's Office daily activities and special events.
- Assist with office support, including creating and editing Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Outstanding customer service skills will be used responding to inquiries from both students and public.
- Provide office coverage during Administrative Team Meetings
- Meeting and event set-up.
- Maintain supply inventory and check out lists for required equipment.
- Additional duties will be assigned as program knowledge base and needs grows.
Minimum Qualifications: - Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
- Intermediate level experience with Excel.
- Experience using Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to perform work with high degree of accuracy.
- Customer service oriented.
Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience working with confidential records.
Work Hours: This position will work 19.5 hours per week. Prefer morning availability but will work with class schedule. Scheduled work hours will be performed during regular work week hours, Monday - Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Hourly Rate: $12.00 per hour.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
Exempt No
Full-Time Equivalent 0.0%
Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.
Please upload the following documents: - Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
- Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
- Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
- Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 | 702-992-2611 | career@nevadastate.edu) to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.
Posting Close Date 06/30/2025
Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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