University of Nevada, Reno · 18 hours ago
Administrative Assistant 3 - Office for Prospective Students
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting an Administrative Assistant 3 for the Office for Prospective Students (OPS). This position serves as the primary administrative and front-office support for OPS, playing a key role in advancing student recruitment efforts and delivering exceptional customer service to prospective students and their families.
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Responsibilities
Provides administrative support related to accounts payable and expenditure tracking
Assists with office operations
Offers guidance to the Director of Admissions on admissions-related matters and budgetary considerations
Supports the coordination and daily operations of OPS and the Welcome Center, ensuring consistent, professional service across both areas
Serves as a resource for campus partners by helping interpret admissions and scholarship policies and procedures for school counselors, prospective students, newly admitted students, and their families
Helps establish a reliable point of contact for prospective students and parents, while building and maintaining positive working relationships with campus offices and academic units involved in welcoming new students
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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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.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees
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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