Administrative Assistant 4 - English Department

University of Nevada, Reno Administrative Assistant 4 The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts is seeking an Administrative Assistant 4 with strong organizational and communications skills to join the English Department. This role provides front-line assistance for students, supports the Department Chair, processes HR transactions, and maintains fiscal accounts. This position requires experience in administrative support, office management, knowledge of HR and financial procedures, ability to use good judgment, sound decision making skills, and professional conduct.Duties include (but are not limited to):Supervising and evaluating performance.Processing contracts for graduate teaching assistants in the Core Writing Program.Assisting with course schedule development and classroom assignments.Setting office protocol and overseeing daily operations.Organizing and coordinating special events, meetings, and logistics.Assisting with faculty travel and maintaining department inventory.Managing budgets, reconciling accounts, and preparing fiscal reports.Serving as the department's HR point of contact.Required qualifications include graduation from high school or equivalent education and four 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.Preferred qualifications include experience working with PeopleSoft and Workday software.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 is Grade 29 (Entry, Step 01 $24.02/hr Step 03 $26.07/hr).Classified employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. For more information, visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator.Health insurance options including dental and vision. Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave. 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. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.For more information, please visit the following site: https://www.unr.edu/english