Administrative Assistant 4 Division of Nursing & Allied Health

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Western Nevada College is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 4 within the Division of Nursing & Allied Health. This position is full-time and located at our Carson City Campus but may require travel to our Douglas and Fallon campuses as needed.

Responsibilities for this position include providing administrative support to the Director/Division Chair faculty and students of WNC as well as liaison with other NSHE institutions clinical facilities community agencies and the general public.

This position assists and counsels prospective and current students in understanding the policies procedures and eligibility criteria required for admittance and continuing education in the Associate Degree Nursing and Paramedic Programs. Additionally the candidate must be conversant with the policies and procedures regarding Certified Nursing Assistant Emergency Medical Technician Phlebotomy and Health Science courses.

This position is also responsible for working with the Laboratory Coordinator to ensure that all students have the correct lab supplies and equipment this includes the purchasing and tracking of inventory and updating the fixed asset reports; and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management; performing secretarial duties in support of a manager; coordinating communications between the manager staff and program clientele; supervision of subordinate staff; researching information from internal and external sources; OR

• One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with experience with PeopleSoft or OnBase are encouraged to apply.

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 29

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 candidates qualifications internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

view the classified compensation schedules please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary Schedule CBA/PP01 or PP02

For more information visit the Classified Salary Calculator

BENEFITS

Retirement Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)

Employees are required to participate inThe Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)upon hire a defined benefit plan. Members are eligible for retirement benefits after a 5-year vesting period.

Please visit theBenefit Estimator Retirement Calculatorfor more information.

Employees contribute under either a post-tax plan with the employee and college each contributing 19.25% of the employees salary (38.5% combined contribution); or under a pre-tax plan with the college contributing 36.75% of the employees salary on their behalf with employees paying for their half of the PERS contribution through a pre-tax salary reduction. For information on contribution rates please visit:NV PERS Contribution Rates

Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. WNC generously matches retirement contributions for Nevada PERS members at the rate of 19.25% or 16.75% depending upon the employees elected retirement plan Employer Paid or Employee/Employer Paid.

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

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails

• Health insurance options including dental vision and life insurance -Health Insurance

• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b 457b plans) Voluntary Retirement Savings

• Generous annual leave (15-days annually) sick leave (15-days annually) 12 paid holidays -Classified Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff memberships -WNC Fitness Center

• Workers compensation is paid 100% by the employer. It covers employees in the event of work-related injuries.

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff -EAP Program

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System.Child Development Center

• Voluntary benefits including: accident disability legal services and more Voluntary Benefits

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Classified Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Classified employees can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. More information can be found in theClassified Tuition Reimbursement Policy. Additionally we offer a Classified Family Grant-in-Aid for spouses domestic partners and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). More information can be found in theClassified Family Grant-in-Aid Policy.

Please note once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter references additional documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments prior to the committee review of applications please contact the candidate helpdesk at .

Resume/CV (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter (optional)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts (optional) If you have not graduated please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration (optional) To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214 disability letter from Veterans Administration etc).

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This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

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.

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