Administrative Assistant 4 - School of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a dynamic and organized Administrative Assistant 4 to support the School of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering. Reporting directly to the School Head, this full-time position serves as the school's primary administrative liaison and Office Manager, supporting faculty and staff while ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include coordinating financial and HR transactions, assisting with grants administration and effort reporting, managing equipment purchases, and providing administrative support across the school. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative academic environment. This position is state-funded and provides layoff rights.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management; performing secretarial duties in support of a manager; coordinating communications between the manager, staff and program clientele; supervision of subordinate staff; researching information from internal and external sources
One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above