Student Worker – Clerical Assistant, Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering

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Job Description The Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering is recruiting for a clerical assistant. As a clerical assistant in this office, you will be an integral part of the department’s administrative and clerical operations to support students, faculty, and staff. You will report to the Administrative Assistant 4 of MSESE. The major duties include answering the phone calls, greeting office guests, preparing and distributing mail and packages;

ordering and maintaining office supplies; maintaining financial records and files; preparing and processing purchasing card statements, processing travel requests and claims, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities Answer inquiries and phone calls daily

Greet office guests with in a strong and welcoming matter

Prepare and distribute mail and packages

Organize and maintain office supplies

Maintain financial records and files

Prepare and process purchasing card statements, travel requests and claims, and other duties assigned

Required Qualifications Candidate must be a reliable self-starter who can think on their feet and is not afraid to ask questions

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno in good standing

Candidate must possess communication and customer service skills

Candidate has ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks

Reliability and professionalism when representing the department

Ability to work most weekday afternoons, with availability including 4:00-5:00pm time period

Preferred Qualifications Requesting at least a two-semester commitment from student worker/intern, with the desire to work over the summer.

Experience in clerical work, reception, or customer service

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic office equipment

Major in accounting or other business major is preferred, not required.

Schedule
15-20 hours/weekly
* Could be up to 20 hours per week during summer and winter breaks

Compensation Grade Student Employee Level 3 $ 15.00 hourly

Contact Information Veronica Coddingvcodding Exempt No Full -Time Equivalent
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Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately . Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

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