University of Nevada, Reno · 16 hours ago
Administrative Assistant 3 - College of Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The role involves providing administrative support to the department chair, faculty, staff, and students, including managing purchasing transactions, scheduling courses, and maintaining office files.
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Responsibilities
Processing purchasing card transactions
Preparing new hire entries in Workday for temporary hourly employees, undergraduate workers, volunteers, and graduate assistants
Scheduling department courses
Creating purchasing requisitions
Maintaining electronic office files
Initiating spend authorizations and expense reports
Coordinating job candidate and guest speaker accommodations
Initiating and tracking department key requests and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent education
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
One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Resume/CV
Contact Information for Three Supervisory References
Preferred
Experience in Workday
Experience in Microsoft Word
Experience in Microsoft Excel
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Veteran Interview Consideration
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.
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.
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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