Administrative Assistant 3 - Language Bank Coordinator (NNIC)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS – Public Employees’ Retirement

Health insurance (including dental and

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous annual and sick leave

Fitness Center membership

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Grants‑In‑Aid and Classified EMP

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a Language Bank Coordinator to manage the day‑to‑day operations of the language bank and support the Northern Nevada International Center’s refugee resettlement team in providing language access, technology, and community outreach.

The position emphasizes leadership in language access across state agencies and developing partnerships to elevate the translator/interpreter profession in Nevada.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent education and at least three years of progressively responsible work experience including records, public relations, and budgeting.
• Alternatively, one year of Administrative Assistant II experience in Nevada State service.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Nevada Class C driver’s license required at appointment and ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the language bank.
• Support refugee resettlement team with language access, technology and outreach.
• Serve as a leadership liaison for language access across state agencies.
• Create and maintain partnerships to advance translator/interpreter professions.

Skills

Public/customer relations

Record keeping

Budgeting support

Staff support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Language Bank Coordinator – Administrative Assistant 3 (NNIC)

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a Language Bank Coordinator to manage the day‑to‑day operations of the language bank and support the Northern Nevada International Center’s (NNIC) refugee resettlement team in providing language access, technology, and community outreach. The coordinator will serve as a leader in language access across state agencies and develop partnerships to elevate the profession of interpreters and translators in Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the language bank.
• Support NNIC’s refugee resettlement team with language access, technology, and community outreach.
• Serve as a leadership liaison for language access across state agencies.
• Create and maintain partnerships that advance the translator and interpreter profession.

Essential Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent education and at least three years of progressively responsible work experience, including one or more of: maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations; preparation and processing of financial and statistical documents such as payroll, travel, claims, and budgeting forms; or assistance with staff and management projects.
• Alternatively, one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant II in Nevada State service.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Nevada Class “C” driver’s license or higher, required at appointment and for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in two or more languages.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; schedule subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation

Grade 27 Class‑Service; salary determined by Nevada Administrative Code and candidate qualifications.

Benefits

• PERS – Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada.
• Health insurance (including dental and vision), life insurance, and generous annual and sick leave.
• Fitness Center membership; spouse/domestic partner options.
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and advising services.
• Staff Grants‑In‑Aid and Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to a workplace and learning environment that is free of discrimination on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race (including protected hairstyles), color, religion, or any other protected class.