Administrative Assistant 3 - Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC)

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 3 for the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC). This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The youth case manager will administer and coordinate wrap-around services for eligible clients for educational support, youth mentoring, medical, health, employment, and other social services as required by federal law with the goal of obtaining client self-sufficiency. Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the Youth Case Manager will partner with other case managers to assure newly arriving refugees are able to successfully navigate the U.S. education system and receive mentoring support. This position will also represent NNIC professionally in interactions with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit partners. This position will also document all expenditures, assist the financial team with posting financial transactions, ensure that case files comply with federal regulations, attend trainings and contractual meetings, supervise case aides and other positions, attend staff meetings and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• This position is required to transport clients to appointments related to refugee assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who speak two or more languages are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate wrap-around services for eligible clients for educational support, youth mentoring, medical, health, employment, and other social services as required by federal law with the goal of obtaining client self-sufficiency.
• Partner with other case managers to assure newly arriving refugees are able to successfully navigate the U.S. education system and receive mentoring support.
• Represent NNIC professionally in interactions with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit partners.
• Document all expenditures.
• Assist the financial team with posting financial transactions.
• Ensure that case files comply with federal regulations.
• Attend trainings and contractual meetings.
• Supervise case aides and other positions.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• 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.
• Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED