Administrative Assistant 3 - CABNR/NRES

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Generous leave

Fitness center access

Employee wellness programs

PERS retirement

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a proactive Administrative Assistant to support the CABNR Dean's Office and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science. The role covers reception, purchasing verifications, invoicing, travel requests, and fleet management, with additional backup support across the college.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience, plus a Nevada State service background or equivalent and a valid Nevada

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant work experience including records management.
• Public/customer relations experience explaining policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents such as payroll, travel, and budgeting forms.
• Assisting staff on projects and activities; flexible team support in a university setting.
• One year of Administrative Assistant II experience in Nevada State service or equivalent.
• Valid Class C driver's license or higher required at appointment and ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Provide shared administrative support for CABNR Dean's Office and NRES and Nevada Ag Experiment Station.
• Reception duties and front-desk support.
• Manage office equipment and purchasing card verifications.
• Submit travel and invoice requests; assist with fleet scheduling and maintenance logs.
• Offer backup support to other administrative staff as needed.
• Possible limited travel to support college operations.

Skills

Customer service

Records management

Scheduling

Communication

Office support

Education

High school diploma

3+ years relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing system

Job description

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome!
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502

• POSITION:**Administrative Assistant 3 - CABNR/NRES
• 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. This position is in person, and some limited travel may be required.
• LOCATION:**Reno, NV
• SALARY:**Will discuss with applicant

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a highly motivated, professional, dependable and dynamic candidate to join our team as an Administrative Assistant with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES). Administrative duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Providing shared administrative support for the CABNR Dean's Office, department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science and the Nevada Ag Experiment Station. This includes reception, assisting with management of office equipment, completing purchasing card verifications, submitting travel and invoice requests and fleet management including scheduling use, maintenance and repair needs and mileage logs. Position provides backup support to administrative staff throughout the college as needed. Some limited travel may be requested.

JOB 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
• Assisting staff and management with projects and activities
• One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
• A valid Class C drivers license or higher operators license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Providing shared administrative support for the CABNR Dean's Office, department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science and the Nevada Ag Experiment Station
• Reception
• Assisting with management of office equipment
• Completing purchasing card verifications
• Submitting travel and invoice requests
• Fleet management including scheduling use, maintenance and repair needs and mileage logs
• Providing backup support to administrative staff throughout the college as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

BENEFITS

• 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
• Staff Employees Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees
• Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
• The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)

EEO

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities , gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).