Administrative Assistant 2 - Applied Technology

Administrative Assistant 2 - Applied Technology

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work .

Job Description

If you like working in a busy, dynamic environment that is student-centered and values teamwork and a career focus, then this position is for you! Truckee Meadows Community College is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant 2 for the Division of Applied Technology. This position will be the welcoming face of the Learning Commons at the William N. Pennington Center of Applied Technology. The role supports essential operations and requires collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, efficient and eager to contribute to an academic setting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• First point of contact for the Learning Commons, providing exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and visitors.
• Check in/out books/materials, collection management, library tours, library information sessions, research assistance, book scanning, and tutoring liaison.
• Accurately manage a budget; purchasing materials and supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and students on Student IDs, proctoring exams, answering phones, providing directions, collecting mail and packages, unlocking classrooms, and help with wizard's warehouse.
• Assist with campus tours, resume building, and job application guidance.
• Help students enroll in classes, find classes and provide program requirements for degrees and certificates.
• Keep the area running smoothly by maintaining supply inventory and handling purchases.
• Assist with computer, printer, 3D printer assistance/troubleshooting, and WiFi issues.
• Submit work orders to ensure timely building maintenance and create a comfortable work environment.
• Being an effective planner and problem-solver.
• Showing attention to detail and creating accurate work products.
• Effective and professional communications with all constituent groups.
• Demonstrate "follow through" in all customer service; be professional in all faculty and student interactions.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

The Division of Applied Technology offers for-credit, short-term training, applied associates degrees, Bachelors of Architecture, and apprenticeship training in the applied technologies. In this Division, students can choose from programs of study in machining, welding, automation and robotics, automotive, diesel, architecture, air conditioning and refrigeration, and trades union apprenticeships. The division also has an "early college" program in partnership with ACE Charter High School to allow students to earn dual credit in machining, architecture, welding and diesel technology. Our team is highly committed to a culture of service and student-centeredness. The division is overseen by a Dean, Project Director, and Executive Assistant who, together, are responsible for all projects, people and operational functions of the facility. The Division is heavily involved with state and local grant-funded activities and partnerships with industry. This Division is housed at the William N. Pennington Center of Applied Technology at 475 Edison Way. Teamwork and going the extra mile are the cultural norm.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-002.

Essential Qualifications

• 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

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 (Step 01, $20.42/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.

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

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. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates .

Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

Perks of Working at TMCC

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• 19.25% retirement match in PERS
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
• No State income tax.
• All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs .
• Classified Grant-in-Aid : TMCC 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.
• Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program : The College offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 53%). The Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program may be used for undergraduate courses through TMCC.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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 View email address on us.fitly.work .

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 - (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 Veteran's 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.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.

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

All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

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.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive educational institution located in Reno, Nevada and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. TMCC's five instructional sites and numerous community locations serves an increasingly diverse population of more than 11,000 students each semester. TMCC, an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution), is a progressive institution that celebrates inclusion and diversity while supporting core themes of academic excellence, student success, and access to lifelong learning.

A vital leader in the New Nevada's growing economy, TMCC is located near the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in an environment rich with a thriving arts, culture, food scene, abundant outdoor activities, and a family-friendly local community. It is only a 3.5 hour drive to San Francisco, CA, a 40-minute drive to Lake Tahoe, and within easy driving distance of four national parks (Great Basin, Yosemite, Lassen, and Death Valley). For more information, please go to or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu .

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, 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, or religion.

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