Admin Assistant 3 – School of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering

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The School of Civil Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada Reno is recruiting for a full-time Administrative Assistant 3. The position supports the day-to-day operations of the School by providing administrative assistance to the School Head faculty staff and students. Responsibilities include coordinating routine financial and HR transactions supporting undergraduate and graduate academic programs and accreditation activities assisting with departmental meetings events and student activities and performing a variety of administrative functions to ensure efficient school operations.

The ideal candidate will be organized efficient detail-oriented and eager to contribute to a dynamic academic environment.

Essential Qualifications

• 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 candidates 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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The Perks of PERS

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAP supports 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.
• Staff Employees Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC

Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit please visit: Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Additionally we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses domestic partners and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Department Information

Shape the future and advance your career at the School of Civil Chemical and Environmental Engineering at University of Nevada Reno College of Engineering. With a faculty and staff team of more than 40 CCEE offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs and nationally recognized graduate programs in civil chemical and environmental engineering. Faculty and students advance sustainable infrastructure environmental stewardship biotechnology renewable energy water resources and earthquake resilience. Home to the Earthquake Engineering Laboratory and leading water research centers CCEE offer strong connections to industry and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

The College of Engineering

Join the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada Reno and become part of a team dedicated to innovation research and student success. Our classified staff play an essential role in supporting the colleges mission through administrative technical and operational excellence.

Nevada Engineering is committed to improving the lives of Nevadans through education research and economic development. The college fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace through initiatives that promote professional development employee engagement and collaboration across departments. Classified staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Grants-in-Aid tuition benefits for courses within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).

As one of the Universitys 13 colleges and schools Nevada Engineering is home to nationally recognized research centers and laboratories that support cutting-edge research and industry FY26 the college recorded approximately $24 million in research expenditures. Student success remains at the heart of everything we do. The college offers 12 degree programs including new programs in aerospace engineering and industrial engineering helping prepare the next generation of engineers to meet the needs of Nevada and beyond.

For more information please visit: Information for this Position

For further information regarding the position you may contact Keri Ryan () School Head / Hiring Manager

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 .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

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 (required)

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).

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.