Assistant to the Dean, UNR Med

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The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for the role of Assistant to the Dean. This role provides executive level support to the Dean as a critical member of the Deans Office operational close collaboration with this team including the Director of Strategic Initiatives to whom this role reports the Assistant supports the Dean and coordinates the Deans outreach activities travel and meeting schedules/preparation. The position coordinates events communication and projects in support of the academic research and service mission of UNR Med in alignment with the Deans goals and initiatives. This role acts as a liaison to faculty staff UNR Med leaders and University leadership as well as executives representing UNR Meds affiliate partners and other community entities.

At its core this role must be able to build highly professional relationships based on trust and expertise to facilitate the work of the Dean. This includes understanding the nuances of the University and its systems the structure and time management that best supports the Deans working style an ability to anticipate needs and prepare accordingly communicate clearly and consistently and adapt to a landscape of shifting priorities to maintain operational efficiency. Key skills of the ideal candidate include judgment problem solving and flexibility under tight timelines while maintaining a positive professional demeanor.

A high degree of organizational skill is required to be successful in the role including digital calendaring and communication as well as physical material preparation. Comfort with office technology will support the speed and accuracy expected from the incumbent. An exceptional eye for detail as well as the ability to consider all aspects and implications for a project as it is brought to fruition are must-have competencies for the Assistant to the Dean.

** For first-round consideration please consider submitting your application well in advance of the posting close date. **

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma and three years of related work experience OR

Associates Degree and two years of related work experience OR

Bachelors Degree and one year of related experience OR

Masters Degree

Related Experience:

• High-level administrative support

Variable Work schedule and occasional travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in higher education

Compensation Grade

A

To view the salary schedule for this position please visit:Salary Schedulesand select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience

Perks of Working at Nevada

• Health insurance options including dental and vision -Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance Faculty Benefits
• No state income tax!
• Outstanding retirement benefit - your 19.25% contribution is matched 100%! Public employees are social security tax exempt.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAPsupports employees (and eligible dependents) through lifes difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.Faculty Senate

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employees spouse or domestic partner.Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Contact

Chonti Sauder

Search Coordinator

1) Resume/CV

2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)

3) Three professional references (include name title company/organization email address phone number)

Posting Close Time

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

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.

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine