Administrative Assistant 3 - College of Education and Human Development

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The Department of Educator Preparation in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 3. This position will be the front-line support for students admitted to the program, providing direct support to the Department Chair and faculty, processing human resources and financial transactions, and budgeting. This position will also supervise student worker(s), assist with developing the course schedule, coordinate travel arrangements, arrange meeting logistics, initiate hires and onboarding, maintain accounts and other duties as assigned. This role operates within guidelines set by the College and Chair, focusing on the delivery of routine information and the completion of standard tasks.

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 through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 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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