Administrative Assistant 3 - Carson City/Storey County Extension Office (Carson City, NV)

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking an organized, service-oriented professional to join the Carson City/Storey County Extension Office. Located in Carson City, Nevada, this position provides essential administrative, financial, program, and customer service support that helps Extension deliver research-based education and resources to Nevada communities.

The Administrative Assistant 3 plays an important role in coordinating daily office operations and supporting Extension faculty, staff, programs, and activities. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with people, maintaining organized processes, and contributing to a community-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• •Coordinating the day-to-day administrative operations of the Carson City/Storey County Extension Office
• •Supporting budget monitoring, financial recordkeeping, purchasing, travel, and other fiscal processes
• •Maintaining accurate program, financial, and administrative records
• •Providing administrative support for Extension programs, events, and activities
• •Assisting with program marketing, promotion, and outreach
• •Responding to questions and providing professional assistance to community members, partners, employees, and office visitors
• •Supporting other office and program needs as assigned

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, and comfortable balancing multiple responsibilities in a public-facing office. Strong customer service, communication, recordkeeping, and financial administrative skills will contribute to success in this position. The ideal candidate will also be able to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, maintain accuracy, and provide responsive support to a variety of individuals and programs.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• •Experience providing administrative support in a higher education, government, nonprofit, or public service environment
• •Experience with budget tracking, financial recordkeeping, purchasing, travel processing, or other fiscal support functions
• •Experience coordinating or supporting educational programs, events, workshops, or community outreach activities
• •Experience maintaining electronic records, databases, and filing systems with a high degree of accuracy
• •Demonstrated ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with limited supervision
• •Experience providing responsive customer service to diverse audiences in a public-facing office environment
• •Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion

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 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. 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 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. 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

College/Department Information

University of Nevada, Reno Extension connects Nevada communities with practical, unbiased, research-based information and educational programs. Supported by county, state, and federal funding, Extension brings University knowledge and resources to residents throughout Nevada.

The Administrative Assistant 3 helps make this work possible by supporting effective office operations, local programs, and service to the community.

Learn more about the Carson City Extension Office .

Search Contacts

Search Coordinator: Lindsey Barnes, lindseybarnes@unr.edu

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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

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 inte