Administrative Assistant II, Financial Aid Services (Henderson)

College of Southern Nevada; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement plan

Vacation & sick leave

Health insurance options

Tuition discounts

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support Financial Aid Services at the Henderson campus. The role involves assisting prospective and returning students and parents with the financial aid process, handling document review and data entry, and maintaining student records.

The position requires a high school diploma and 2 years of clerical experience, with potential cross-campus assignments in Las Vegas area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2 years of clerical/administrative support experience preferred.
• Experience handling records, answering phones, and reviewing forms.
• May include Workday or comparable HR systems for routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to Financial Aid Services at Henderson campus.
• Engage with students and families to share financial aid information and assist with outreach events.
• Review documents for completeness, perform data entry, and file scanned copies to student records.
• Follow up by phone or email with students/parents if documents are not legible.
• Attend meetings and participate in training sessions; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

Phone answering

Data entry

Records maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Administrative Assistant II, Financial Aid Services (Henderson)# College of Southern Nevada## Administrative Assistant II, Financial Aid Services (Henderson)Apply: CSN - Henderson Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 13, 2026 (15 days left to apply): R0153961The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.* Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone] to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.**Job Description****Based on the volume of applications received, this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.** This position provides essential administrative support to the Financial Aid Department located at Henderson campus. However, CSN is a multi-campus environment, and this position may be required to occasionally work at West Charleston or North Las Vegas campuses, as needed. **CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:** *Under general supervision, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:** Engaging with the community to provide financial aid and general college information to prospective and returning students and/or parents regarding the financial aid process, including assisting with outreach events.* Working with supervisors in complex situations regarding students/parents to create lasting relationships.* Reviewing documents to ensure they are complete/accurate and data entry documenting receipt.* Follow up by phone and/or e-mail with students/parents if any documents are not legible for scanning.* Scan documents and ensure copy scanned is clear and legible before filing them into student's record for further processing.* Participate in meetings and training sessions.* Complete other duties as assigned.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):*** Rigorously protect student and family’s personal identification and data and adhere to sound safety/security practices.* Committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, inclusive, and respectful and working in a team environment. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records, answering telephones, and reviewing forms, documents and other written materials;* **OR** one (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service;* **OR** an equivalent combination of education and experience. **WORK SCHEDULE AND EXPECTATIONS:*** Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PT). **SALARY:*** Grade 25, Step 1: $42,636.96 **\\*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.** Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1. The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long-term care, short-term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompass on-campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.**Exempt**No**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)****To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:*** Resume/CV - *Please provide a detailed description of the major duties performed as part of each position. Your education and experience must be clearly documented and demonstrate how you meet the qualifications for the position.** Cover Letter* Unofficial College Transcripts (Optional) - *Transcripts may be submitted if you have completed college coursework that is relevant to the position and you would like the coursework to be considered toward meeting the position's qualifications. Transcripts are not required if you are not using college coursework to meet the qualifications.* **Local Search*** Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement. **NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE** CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the \"Browse Jobs\" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN 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. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date. **For more details on this position, please visit our website:** My Career at CSN**.** CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination**Posting Close Date**11/13/2026**Note to Applicant**Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.This position may require that a criminal background check 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. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.