Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Executive Assistant To The Chancellor

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chancellor. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Chancellor. The position will be located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions : two universities, a state college, four community colleges and research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.

The Executive Assistant to the Chancellor provides comprehensive administrative support to the Chancellor. The position ensures the effective execution of the Chancellor's priorities through advanced coordination, scheduling, document development, and stakeholder engagement. The role is central to the smooth functioning of the Chancellor's Office and its interface with internal and external constituencies.

Salary grade : This 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 :

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, an employer paid long term disability plan is included.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employee assistance programs and professional development opportunities.

Approximate starting date : November 1, 2025

Minimum qualifications : A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with five (5) years of progressive experience directly applicable to the position (or) a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with three (3) years of related and progressive experience directly applicable to the position. Alternatively, ten (10) years of progressive experience directly applicable to the position may be substituted.

The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of responsibility :