Business Operations Coordinator [R0151147]

The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Business Operations Coordinator R0151147.

ROLE of the POSITION

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education & High-Impact Practices (AVPUEHIP) with a dotted line to the Director of Career Services and Workforce Development (Director) the Business Operations Coordinator (Coordinator) provides comprehensive executive operational administrative support to the AVP Undergraduate Education & High-Impact Practices the Director and the Office of Career Services and Workforce Development (Office).

The purpose of this position is to provide executive administrative support and office management to the AVPUEHIP Director and the Office. The Coordinator provides comprehensive management and orchestration of day-to-day office administrative operations and front desk activities for the Office of Career Services and Workforce Development as well as high level administrative support to the AVPUEHIP and the Director. Given the nature of this work and structure of this office the Coordinator must reflect UNLV values and be collegial responsive a discerning and skilled communicator be detailed and organized effective at multitasking calmly prioritize strategically accomplish tasks and goals efficiently and effectively and possess a growth mindset.

This position requires analytical and critical thinking to evaluate coordinate and problem-solve situations events interpersonal matters and projects to ensure the smooth ethical professional functioning of the offices of the AVPUEHIP and Office operations while understanding and anticipating the needs of the AVPUEHIP and the Director.

The Coordinator exercises independent judgment initiative and discernment to lead executive-level administrative support and ensure effective productive and timely coordination of business operational and executive needs of the AVPUEHIP including communications scheduling meeting preparations event and conference design organization and execution activities information management and administrative operations of the AVPUEHIP the Director and the Office. Office operations including but are not limited to front desk management student worker management inventory control and administration; facility management; and procurement. The Coordinator works to continually evaluate and respond to the administrative needs and seeks solutions to new challenges that may arise. This position also manages the Office budget and finance related activities including but not limited to regularly updating monitoring and reporting.

This position provides administrative support and maintenance of Office personnel and position management / human resources (HR) activity. This includes proactive monitoring initiation and follow-up of procedures for related HR actions such as supplemental pay position management search management ad hoc assignments and workday business processing.

The Coordinator takes independent initiative to provide event coordination and execution and ensures appropriate preparations for events are anticipated planned vetted and contracted and completed in advance and provides leadership to team members supporting the event planning event and post-event activities to ensure events are delivered successfully.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services programs and support this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment retention successful progression timely completion and equitable outcomes in order to meaningfully contribute to the institutions commitment to expand access grow enrollment and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.

As with all Academic Affairs positions it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the universitys core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical transparent and abides by all university NSHE and State laws policies and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students faculty staff community partners and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years of related professional experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree from a regionally accredited college/university is preferred.

• Experience with UNLV policies and procedures.

• Experience with university financial human resources and student information systems.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Paid time off sick leave and holidays

  • Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

• Connect with colleagues with shared interests

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard

• Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO

Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Rafael Oganesyan Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on April 13 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support.

For assistance with the application process please review the instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

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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.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

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 persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.