Administrative Assistant 2 - Residential Life, Housing and Food Services

University of Nevada, Reno Administrative Assistant 2

The University of Nevada is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 2 for the department of Residential Life, Housing, and Food Services. This position will serve as a primary contact for the central office and provide direct administrative support to the Director and Associate Directors for Housing Operations and Food Services. The position will also be able to receive and process license agreements.

The Administrative Assistant 2 responsibilities will include obtaining and processing billing information, preparing and balancing documentation and forms; performing data entry, filing, and mailing; assist in special projects, including checking enrollment; assist clientele in person and on phone; resolving and investigating customer complaints; scheduling appointments; creating and maintaining calendars for departmental faculty; arranging internal and external meetings. This position must be familiar with personnel policies and procedures and serve as a departmental resource for personnel matters, maintaining confidentiality. The ideal candidate will oversee the reception and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records and files; preparing a variety of materials using a personal computer or word processor; assisting customers in completing forms and applications; and/or performing secretarial duties in support of professional staff; OR
• One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

This position requires knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience with MS Word, PeopleSoft, StarRez, and Blackboard 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 25 (Entry, Step 01 $20.42/hr. Step 03 $22.13/hr.)

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.

The Perks of PERS!

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.

Rich retirement plan

Health insurance options including dental and vision

Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.

Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's 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.

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.

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Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%

Required Attachments:

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.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately with an initial review of applications starting June 25, 2025.

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.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.