Administrative Assistant 3 - Core Writing / Enrollment Programs

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

The College of Liberal Arts Dean's Office at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 3 for the support of Concurrent Enrollment programs housed in various departments and the Core Writing Program housed in the English Department. This position will provide administrative support, including but not limited to, to directors, scheduling of classes, supporting committees by scheduling and taking minutes, student/general public support, online and summer course support, hiring coordinator, placement coordinator and digital initiative support, maintaining memberships on a program listservs and resources sites, collecting syllabi, coordinating textbook orders, distributing reimbursement costs for site visits and making necessary arrangements for summer orientation. In addition, this position will serve as the search coordinator for Core Writing and Concurrent Enrollment Program full- and part-time hires, for searches and as the point of contact for onboarding hires.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents such as payroll, travel, claims and budgeting forms; and assisting staff and management with projects and activities; OR
• One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 27

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.

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Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

• Resume/CV (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Contact Information for Three Supervisory References (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
• Transcripts (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.
• Veteran Interview Consideration (optional) To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's 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).