Administrative Assistant 3 - State 4-H Office, Extension (Reno, NV - Redfield Campus)

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-service-focused Administrative Assistant 3 to support the State 4-H Office. This position plays an important role in helping deliver high-quality statewide youth development programming by providing administrative, fiscal, and logistical support to the State 4-H Program Leader and statewide 4-H faculty and staff. The Administrative Assistant 3 helps coordinate daily program operations, assists with fiscal and travel processes, maintains statewide databases and records, supports statewide 4-H events, and serves as a key contact for county 4-H offices, volunteers, families, and community partners. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently within established procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

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; and 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

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting statewide programs, volunteer-based organizations, or youth development programs.
Familiarity with UNR or NSHE administrative systems (Workday, p-card, travel).
Experience with basic design or document-formatting tools (Word, Publisher, Canva, etc.).
Experience using or supporting data systems such as 4-H Online

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the State 4-H Program Leader and statewide 4-H team, including scheduling, communication, and document preparation.
Process travel, purchasing, reimbursements, and other routine fiscal documents.
Support statewide 4-H programs—including 4-H Online, Shooting Sports, and the State 4-H Camp—through data entry, recordkeeping, and general program assistance.
Coordinate logistics for statewide 4-H events, trainings, and meetings.
Maintain office operations, including supplies, mail, and preparation of program materials.

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees.
SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
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.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program