University of Nevada, Reno · 3 weeks ago
Administrative Assistant 2 - Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC)
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 2 for the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC). The role involves securing housing for newly arriving refugees, assisting with their integration, and providing transportation to essential services while representing NNIC in various interactions.
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Responsibilities
Securing housing for newly arriving refugees
Assisting with apartment/home setup for move-in
Facilitating core services during the initial 90-day arrival phase
Supporting eligible clients with accessing medical, health, employment, education, and other essential social services as requested during the post-90-day arrival period
Providing transportation for clients to appointments related to health, employment, welfare, education, and other social services as required
Representing NNIC professionally in interactions with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit partners
Documenting all expenditures
Assisting the financial team with posting financial transactions
Ensuring that case files comply with federal regulations
Attending trainings and contractual meetings
Supervising case aides and other positions
Attending staff meetings and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
A valid Class “C” driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment
This position is required to transport clients to appointments related to refugee assistance
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
Preferred
Candidates who speak two or more languages are encouraged to apply
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)
Benefits
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.
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Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Company
University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students.
1001-5000 employees
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