Administrative assistant - physician assistant program operations Job at University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV

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  • University of Nevada, Reno
  • Reno, NV

Job Description

Full job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or

jobs@unr.edu

. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno Physician Assistant Studies Program is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 4 to join the Redfield Campus team in South Reno. **This position does not offer layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This role will be responsible for managing and overseeing program operations, budgets, human resources, recruitment processes, and the daily operations of the program office and teaching facilities. Additionally, the position provides high-level executive support to the program director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinate and oversee staffing for program committees including ensuring appropriate maintenance of committee agendas and summaries

  • Collaborate and coordinate with administrative assistants to ensure all program functions have sufficient coverage

  • Oversee PA Program calendar

  • Manage annual curriculum and operations retreats in coordination with director of curriculum and program director

  • Serve as coordinator for personnel recruitments; manage recruitment processes for faculty and staff

  • Onboard new program staff

  • Program liaison to UNR Med, UNR, UNR Med Dean’s Office and other related departments and units

  • Develop, monitor, manage, analyze and evaluate program operating budget and gift funds

  • Manage purchasing cards for the program faculty staff including reconciliations

  • Create and process requisitions and purchase orders for department purchase including annual renewals of electronic resources

  • Create travel authorizations and process reimbursements for program travel

  • Manage internal program faculty development funds with regular reporting to the program director

  • In coordination with the UNR Med Office of Financial Services analysts, manage budget revisions, fund transfers, cost allocations, payroll adjustments, and other budget adjustments as necessary

  • Assist with program accreditation such as data collection, committee work, accreditor site visit planning, and document preparation

  • Manage ongoing accreditation self-assessment process in coordination with the program director

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-007

ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025. Please refer to the link for more information: Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

Required Qualifications

  • 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; OR

  • One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR

  • An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 29

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit:

Classified Compensation

. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

For more information, visit the

Classified Salary Calculator

The Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit:

NV PERS Contribution Rates


“I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.

  • Rich retirement plan -

    Retirement Calculator

Perks of Working at UNR

  • Health insurance options including dental and vision -

    Health Insurance

  • Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave -

    Classified Benefits

  • E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.

    E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

  • Mountain EAP

    supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
  • Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.

    Diversity Groups

  • Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.

    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

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at

jobs@unr.edu

.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (optional)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc.).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.


HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.


References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.


As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.


For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.


Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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