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Position Number: 1409840
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Administrative Assistant 1

R0114772
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

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. 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 need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu.

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 1 at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The major duties of this general office position include tasks such as answering the phone; preparing and distributing mail and packages; ordering and maintaining supplies; maintaining financial records and files; preparing and processing purchasing card statements, initiating accounting adjustments and supplier invoice requests, assist in processing spend authorization for travel and expense reports, coordinating the use of department truck to include scheduling maintenance, completing billing paperwork, and maintaining secure and accurate records; and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of clerical 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 six months of experience as an Administrative Aid in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 23

Classified Benefits
PERS retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with other benefits. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit
For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/educational-benefits/classified-staff

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent).
For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/administrative-manual/2000-2999-personnel/classified-personnel/2362-classified-employee-family-opportunity-program-for-spouses-domestic-partners-and-dependents

Department Information
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is a highly research active department with over 530 BS, MS, and PhD students, 22 academic faculty, and 4 research faculty and 6 staff. The University of Nevada, Reno serves nearly 23,000 students. The university is ranked as a Tier I institution by US News and World Report and offers an array of degree programs at all levels. The university is among the 130 institutions to receive the R1 designation by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The College of Engineering includes five departments encompassing most of the engineering disciplines is rapidly growing and has received funding for a new engineering building to be completed in 2020. The strategic vision of the college is to serve Nevada and the nation, and educate future generations of engineering professionals.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
Attach the following attachments to your application
Resume/CV - 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 - 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.

Contact Information for this Position
For further information regarding the position, you may contact Christina Ruymaekers, Administrative Assistant 3 at cpetty@unr.edu

Posting Close Date
03/18/2019

Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

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.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Administrative-Assistant-1_R0114772-1.

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a Top Tier Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, 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, or religion.