Administrative Assistant 3 - State 4-H Office, Extension (Reno, NV - Redfield Campus)

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The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-service-focused Administrative Assistant 3 to support the State 4-H Office. This position plays an important role in helping deliver high-quality statewide youth development programming by providing administrative, fiscal, and logistical support to the State 4-H Program Leader and statewide 4-H faculty and staff.

The Administrative Assistant 3 helps coordinate daily program operations, assists with fiscal and travel processes, maintains statewide databases and records, supports statewide 4-H events, and serves as a key contact for county 4-H offices, volunteers, families, and community partners. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently within established procedures and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the State 4-H Program Leader and statewide 4-H team, including scheduling, communication, and document preparation.

• Process travel, purchasing, reimbursements, and other routine fiscal documents.

• Support statewide 4-H programs—including 4-H Online, Shooting Sports, and the State 4-H Camp—through data entry, recordkeeping, and general program assistance.

• Coordinate logistics for statewide 4-H events, trainings, and meetings.

• Maintain office operations, including supplies, mail, and preparation of program materials.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting statewide programs, volunteer-based organizations, or youth development programs.

• Familiarity with UNR or NSHE administrative systems (Workday, p-card, travel).

• Experience with basic design or document-formatting tools (Word, Publisher, Canva, etc.).

• Experience using or supporting data systems such as 4-H Online

​Schedule & Working Conditions

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Some evening, weekend, or offsite work may be required to support statewide 4-H events.

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. for event set-up and materials transport.

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.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

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