Administrative Assistant 3 - Public Health

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a detail oriented Administrative Assistant 3 in Public Health.
** This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding.

• conduct recruitment/retention activities
• perform data collection
• complete study documentation
• process payments to participants
• maintain accounts
• inventory of lab supplies
• perform Workday transactions as needed
• office management
• outreach to participants to schedule interviews
• manage survey data
• other duties as assigned

This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and 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
• assisting staff and management with projects and activities

OR One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service;

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

The typical work schedule is Monday
- Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Grade 27. 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.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit:
Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01 For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator.

• 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
  - Retirement Calculator.

• 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 Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees.
• Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program.
• The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions.
• Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.

• Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each…