Project Coordinator – Letter of Appointment (LOA)
Project Coordinator – Letter of Appointment (LOA)
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Job Description
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. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact our recruitment helpline at or . For UNR Med professional job postings please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at .
Job Description
The Advancement Office at the University of Nevada Reno invites applications for a part-time Letter of Appointment Project Coordinator. This position (80% FTE; 32 hours/week) provides essential support to the Manager Board of Trustees Operations and the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement assisting with the daily operations of the Advancement Office. The successful candidate will play a key role in office management Board of Trustees operations auditing and other administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
Responsibilities include:
Creating and updating Board documents and work plans
Assisting with governance surveys and related reports
Drafting and editing professional correspondence including agenda papers and emails
Auditing and scanning documents to maintain accurate records
Preparing onboarding and training materials for staff and volunteers
Supporting office operations and special projects as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
High level writing skills
Strong organizational and administrative skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Copilot) and comfort with databases/document management systems
Schedule
The position is five days per week; 32 hrs. total.
Compensation
Letter of Appointment
Benefits
This position is eligible for a benefits package including health dental vision and life insurance retirement options and educational benefits. For details see UNR Benefits at a Glance: LOA Benefits at a Glance
Contact Information:
YesFull-Time Equivalent
80.0%Required Attachment(s)
Please note that once you submit your application the only attachments viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachments to the cover letter references and other documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachments will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments before the committee review of applications please contact the candidate helpdesk at .
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
1) Resume/CV (required)
2) Cover Letter (required)
3)Contact Information for Three Supervisory References (required)
This posting is open until filled.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search 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 members 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 drivers 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.
The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) 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 (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).
About Us
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 Nevadas original land-grant university the University serves more than 23000 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 also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks 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 has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.
Collaborating with world-renowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.
In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.
Through its commitment to high-impact education world-improving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information please visitthe Universitys website.
University of Nevada Reno
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
