Administrative Assistant 4 - School of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Administrative Assistant 4

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a dynamic and organized Administrative Assistant 4 to support the School of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering. Reporting directly to the School Head, this full-time position serves as the school's primary administrative liaison and Office Manager, supporting faculty and staff while ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.

• coordinating financial and HR transactions
• assisting with grants administration and effort reporting
• managing equipment purchases
• providing administrative support across the school

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management;
• performing secretarial duties in support of a manager;
• coordinating communications between the manager, staff and program clientele;
• supervision of subordinate staff;
• researching information from internal and external sources;
• OR One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service;
• OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

• Candidates with experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Teams), Zoom, and Workday are encouraged to apply.

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.

Grade Grade 29 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.

• 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.
• 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

The School of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) is a research-active department with over 550 B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. students, 29 tenured/tenure-track faculty, seven research faculty, and various technical staff. The department offers ABET-accredited B.S. degree programs in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, and graduate programs in these areas that are nationally ranked by US News and World Report.

In 2025 the school’s programs had annual research expenditures of over $9 million funded by external grants. It actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its programs and activities.

Join the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno and become part of a team dedicated to innovation, research, and student success. Our classified staff play an essential…