NSHE Specialist - First Generation Student Center

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an NSHE Specialist 1 to support the First-Generation Student Center.
** This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding.
** This position serves as the subject matter expert for grant compliance management, applying expert knowledge of federal and private foundation grant regulations and budgeting rules. This position manages up to 18 accounts, including state and gift accounts. Responsibilities include budget forecasts, monthly reconciliation of all accounts, financial analysis; setting up new awards and annual budgets; closing out grant cycle awards and accounts, preparing monthly and annual cost reports;

reviewing budget variances and offering solutions to program management; and performing cost-benefit analyses to support strategic funding decisions.

This role also supports department leadership in University and federal/state regulatory audits, preparing required financial data and reporting, and maintaining audit documentation across five types of federal grants. Additional duties include data entry and verification, integrity audits, and staff training on new policies and procedures, along with oversight of HR functions for the department including hiring, training, and supervising student workers, search coordination, onboarding, payroll oversight, and time and effort reporting certification for grant-funded positions.

The position also manages department travel, purchase card reconciliations, all financial processes, supply ordering and management, and inventory asset ordering, reporting, and tracking.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of relevant experience;
  OR

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three (3) years of program support experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada state service which included applying complex laws and regulations, composing written materials, and maintaining records;
  OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Schedule

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.

Compensation Grade

Grade 31

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.

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The Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

• Rich retirement plan
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Perks of Working at UNR

• 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

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