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Position Number: 1275767
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Administrative Assistant 3

R0111419
Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

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 orjobs@unr.edu.

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for anAdministrative Assistant 3 in the Animal Resources Department. The position will provideadministrative support to the Animal Resources Director, the clinical veterinarian, other office personnel,and facultymembers in their daily work supporting the fully accredited campus-wide programs of animal research and teaching. Other duties include, but are not limited to: assisting with department human resources; providing cost-accounting, budget planning, and budget monitoring ; overseeing components of the program; designing and implementing data reports; communicating between various parts of the department; regularly using Excel spreadsheets; working directly with the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP); interpreting and providing information on rules and regulations for staff and researchers; coordinating the ordering of lab animals; maintaining internal records; and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three 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 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with cost-accounting, budget planning, and budget monitoring experience are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with experience in using detailed spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel are encouraged to apply

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

Compensation Grade
27

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 (working at least a 53% full-time equivalent).

Department Information
The Department of Animal Resources provides campus-wide veterinary care, including for the livestock populations located on properties of the Nevada Experimental Agriculture Station (NAES). Our staff also provide daily husbandry and research services within the Center of Molecular Medicine facility, the Central Animal Facility, the Applied Research Facility and specific laboratory areas within the College of Science. For more information, please visit the following link: www.unr.edu/animal-resources

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 Resume/CV 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.

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/Medicine-Reno---University-of-Nevada-School-of-Medicine/Administrative-Assistant-3_R0111419.

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.