EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - UNCLASSIFIED

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health is seeking an Executive Assistant in their Administration Office, which serves as the executive leadership and coordination hub for the Division. The primary purpose of this office is to provide strategic direction, oversight, and support for all division programs and operations.

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, strategic, and operational support to the Administrator and the Division’s executive leadership team. This role manages complex executive functions, ensures seamless office operations, and serves as a central coordination point for Division priorities, stakeholder engagement, and organizational initiatives.

The Executive Assistant oversees the Administrator’s dynamic calendar; coordinates meetings, travel, events, and daily office operations; and manages executive correspondence, briefings, and follow-up actions. The position supports Division-wide strategic initiatives by tracking project timelines, monitoring deliverables, and facilitating communication among leadership, program managers, and external partners.

This role drafts, reviews, and coordinates executive communications—including reports, presentations, talking points, and legislative materials—ensuring alignment with the Administrator’s priorities and Division messaging. The Executive Assistant serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including local health authorities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, community partners, advocacy groups, and federal agencies.

The position organizes executive meetings, leadership sessions, advisory committees, conferences, and high-profile events, managing agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up actions. It also supports legislative and government affairs activities by tracking policy issues, coordinating hearings and briefings, and preparing testimony and reports.

The Executive Assistant handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion and ensures compliance with records management, privacy, and confidentiality requirements. The role contributes to accreditation, quality improvement, performance management, and strategic planning efforts, and supports the development of Division-wide policies and procedures.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating travel and purchasing, maintaining official records, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, and improving administrative workflows. The Executive Assistant also provides critical support during public health emergencies, assisting with emergency communications, logistics, and executive coordination, including outside normal business hours when required.

Essential Qualifications

The Executive Assistant must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Manage executive calendars and schedules using Microsoft Outlook
• Coordinate and follow-through on projects
• Plan meetings and events
• Prepare executive correspondence and documents
• Coordinate legislative engagement activities
• Manage communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively solve problems
• Handle all information with confidentiality and discretion
• Manage time and prioritize effectively
• Work in a professional manner
• Use Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms proficiency
  
  

The ideal Executive Assistant to the Administrator is a highly organized, strategic, and trusted professional who serves as the primary administrative and operational support to the Administrator and executive leadership team. This individual functions as a key liaison between the Administrator, division leadership, government officials, community partners, and staff, ensuring efficient operations and effective communication across a complex public health and behavioral health organization.

The Executive Assistant to the Administrator provides executive-level administrative, operational, and strategic support. This position manages complex scheduling, coordinates high-priority initiatives, facilitates communication among internal and external stakeholders, prepares executive correspondence and briefing materials, and ensures the efficient operation of the Office of the Administrator.The successful candidate is highly organized, exercises exceptional judgment and discretion, and demonstrates a commitment to public service, collaboration, and excellence in support of the Division's mission to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all Nevadans.

The Ideal Candidate Is

• Proactive rather than reactive
• Calm and adaptable under pressure
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of strategic priorities
• Service-oriented and responsive
• Diplomatic, approachable, and professional
• Committed to advancing the Division's mission and values
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to grow, with the initiative to take on new challenges and learn from senior leaders. This role is ideal for someone seeking a unique, hands-on opportunity to gain executive-level experience in a fast-paced public health environment while building the skills and relationships that will support future career advancement.
  
  

Job Duties

Executive Support and Office Management

• Manage the Administrator's complex calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, travel, conferences, and events
• Prioritize requests for the Administrator's time and ensure alignment with Division priorities
• Coordinate daily operations of the Office of the Administrator
• Monitor and manage executive correspondence, requests, and inquiries
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, briefing documents, and background information for meetings and events
• Track assignments, commitments, and follow-up actions on behalf of the Administrator
  
  

Strategic Coordination and Project Management

• Assist in coordinating Division-wide strategic initiatives, special projects, and executive priorities
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables and provide status updates to the Administrator
• Facilitate communication and coordination among Division leadership, program managers, and external partners
• Support implementation of organizational priorities, strategic plans, and performance improvement efforts
• Identify and resolve administrative and operational issues requiring executive attention
  
  

Communications and Correspondence

• Draft, review, edit, and coordinate executive correspondence, reports, presentations, talking points, and announcements
• Ensure communications reflect the Administrator's priorities and maintain consistency with Division messaging
• Coordinate responses to inquiries from stakeholders, elected officials, government agencies, and the public
• Assist with preparation of materials for legislative hearings, executive meetings, and stakeholder engagements
  
  

Stakeholder and Partner Relations

• Serve as a liaison between the Administrator and internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings and communications with local health authorities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, community partners, advocacy groups, and federal agencies
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and partnership-building efforts
  
  

Meeting and Event Coordination

• Organize and coordinate executive meetings, leadership team meetings, advisory committees, and special events
• Prepare meeting agendas, distribute materials, record decisions, and monitor follow-up actions
• Coordinate logistics for conferences, site visits, public meetings, and stakeholder events
• Support accreditation site visits, strategic planning sessions, and other high-profile Division activities
  
  

Legislative and Government Affairs Support

• Assist in tracking legislative issues, bill requests, and policy initiatives affecting the Division
• Coordinate legislative briefings, hearings, and responses to information requests
• Support preparation of testimony, briefing materials, and reports for executive leadership
• Maintain awareness of state and federal policy developments relevant to public health and behavioral health
  
  

Confidential and Sensitive Information Management

• Handle confidential personnel, legal, financial, policy, and operational information with discretion
• Ensure compliance with applicable records management, privacy, and confidentiality requirements
• Exercise sound judgment in determining when issues should be elevated to the Administrator
  
  

Accreditation, Quality Improvement, and Organizational Initiatives

• Support Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation activities and related documentation efforts
• Assist with coordination of quality improvement, performance management, and strategic planning initiatives
• Track progress on organizational goals and executive action items
• Support development and implementation of Division-wide policies and procedures
  
  

Administrative and Operational Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, purchasing requests, and administrative documentation
• Maintain official records, correspondence files, and executive documents
• Manage office workflows and administrative processes to improve efficiency
• Provide support for recruitment activities, onboarding, and special personnel initiatives as assigned
  
  

Emergency Preparedness and Response Support

• Support executive leadership during public health emergencies and incident response activities
• Assist in coordinating emergency meetings, communications, and logistical support
• Maintain readiness to support emergency operations outside of normal business hours when necessary
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The Executive Assistant should demonstrate the ability to:

• Manage multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, elected officials, staff, and community partners
• Build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Anticipate needs and proactively address challenges
• Prepare professional reports, presentations, and executive communications
• Organize complex information and coordinate competing priorities
  
  

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
  
  

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255