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Position Number: 1408991
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Administrative Assistant 2

R0114727
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.

For UNR Med professional job postings, if you have questions or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a part time Administrative Assistant 2 for the Latino Research Center (LRC). The position involves performing a series of fiscal and HR-related tasks. Other duties include, but are not limited to: coordinating the center's travel; operating the front desk of the LRC and performing reception task such as answering the phone, answering questions, and greeting visitors; working with the LRC Coordinator and the Director; maintaining records and files; compiling various reports and statistics for the center; coordinating committees, meetings, and draft minutes; assisting with the onboarding and pay admin entries for student workers; assist with subscriptions to the center's journal Border-lines; communicating with authors of the LRC's journal; ordering office supplies; and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records and files; preparing a variety of materials using a personal computer or word processor; assisting customers in completing forms and applications; and/or performing secretarial duties in support of professional staff; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires that the candidate be bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and oral.

Schedule
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from varying times; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade
25

Classified Benefits
PERS retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, grant-in-aid, and other benefits. Additionally, there is a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Benefit for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Department Information
The Latino Research Center serves as a nexus between the Latinx communities in Northern Nevada and US Latinx communities more generally in order to foster research, student achievement, faculty collaboration, advocacy, and outreach in a manner that best meets the educational, intellectual, and cultural needs and goals of both the university and the State of Nevada.

The university has a close relationship to the city of Reno, an emerging tech and innovation hub with a diverse population and a rich cultural history that hosts an active art and music scene. Known for its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Reno is close to Sacramento and San Francisco and has an international airport with direct flights to many U.S. transportation hubs and to Mexico.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
53.0%

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 - Required
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 Resume/CV section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc)
Word Document - Attach a word document answering the below questions. Applications submitted without answering the required questions will be incomplete.
1) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) describing your experience using Spanish in a professional setting (written and/or oral).

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.

Posting Close Date

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-2_R0114727.

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.