Administrative Assistant 3 - Public Health

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a detail oriented Administrative Assistant 3 in Public Health. ** This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The Administrative Assistant 3 will conduct recruitment/retention activities, perform data collection, complete study documentation, process payments to participants, maintain accounts, inventory of lab supplies, perform Workday transactions as needed, office management, outreach to participants to schedule interviews, manage survey data and other duties as assigned.

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 - Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:30 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.

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The Perks of PERS!

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.  For information on contribution rates, please visit:  NV PERS Contribution Rates

“I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement.  I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my