Temporary - Executive Operations Specialist, Honors College; Part-Time

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

The Executive Operations Specialist will support the Coordinator of Executive Operations at the Honors College. This position will be responsible for processing and reconciling department purchases, travel data, data management, and may also act as the first point of contact in the Honors College office when necessary. In addition, this position will also help with student support and event planning.

• Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting
• Process invoices, reimbursements, and purchase requests
• Maintain records of expenses and financial documents
• Respond to student inquiries and provide general guidance
• Assist with event planning and student engagement
• Reserving venues, ordering supplies, event registration management
• Managing communication (emails, newsletters, social media updates)
• Preparing reports and presentations as needed
• Will serve as the lead for a team of student workers

• Bachelor's Degree & two years of related work experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively in written and oral forms, and accomplish goals within a range of established guidelines.
• Problem-solving, student-first approach to working with a diverse undergraduate student population.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, and other relevant software (e.g., People Soft, Docu Sign, Canvas).
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of/experience in honors education
• Knowledge or experience with Workday
• Experience processing financial transactions

Expected hours to work per week: 20

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

(Schedule may adjust periodically based on business needs, holidays, events, etc.)

Compensation Grade:
Temporary Hourly

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 50.0%

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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) Please explain why you want to be an Executive Operations, Specialist and what you think you will contribute to the UNR Honors College.

Contact Information for Three Professional or Academic References –

(required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

* Applications received by 9/10/25 will receive priority consideration

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 enough applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date 09/1/2026

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's…