Position: Administrative Assistant 3 – Scheduling & Event Services
About: The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ‘Very High Research’ university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is ranked among the ‘Best National Universities’ and ‘Best National Public Universities’ by U.S. News & World Report, as well as in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ ‘Top Colleges for Economic Diversity’. Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple and Google’s TechWise initiative. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced that Nevada was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs, led by the University of Nevada, Reno. Through its commitment to high-impact education, research, outreach, and diversity, the University continues its tradition of benefiting the state, nation, and world.
Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in 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.
Benefits: health insurance options including dental and vision, life insurance, generous annual and sick leave, E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options, Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments, Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure a diverse and welcoming campus climate, Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees and holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate, Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit, Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees
