Program Specialist II

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking an organized and dedicated team player to fill an in-person, temporary, full-time Program Specialist II position at the Reno, NV DRI Campus. This role will provide administrative support for the Nevada Robotics education program. Under the Nevada Robotics Director’s supervision, the Program Specialist will support the team by exhibiting attention to detail, sound judgement, confidentiality, and efficiency. Ideal candidates are collaborative and effective communicators with strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and documentation.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and commitment to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a strong degree of accuracy and reliability as well as sound judgment.
• Ability to work both as a team player as well as independently.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, departments, and other campus personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in education, research, non-profit, or university settings.
• Experience with Workday (financial and personnel management system).

Responsibilities

• Process tasks in Workday (purchase orders, reconcile purchasing card transactions, invoices, timesheets, stipends, etc.).
• Collect travel and other reimbursement documentation for input into Workday.
• Track and maintain records for trainings and events.
• Communicate with and provide guidance for student workers for office tasks.
• Support purchasing, shipping, and receiving efforts.
• Identify, arrange, and track catering for events.
• Maintain accurate records for program supply inventory and assist with annual asset inventory.
• Provide administrative support as needed to the Nevada Robotics faculty and staff

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance (flexible spending and health savings account options available)
• PERS 19.25% retirement match
• 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month
• 12 paid holidays
• educational benefits

What This Job Offers

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