Administrative Assistant 3 - Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC)

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) 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.