Administrative Assistant 4 - Department of Pediatrics

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options including-ded

Life insurance, generous annual and (

Classified Benefits

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Pediatrics seeks an Administrative Assistant 4 to support the Chair and department. You will manage communications, coordinate schedules, and assist in HR initiatives while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

This role offers exposure to growing clinical programs and opportunities to contribute to reports, projects, and cross-institution collaboration with Renown Health.

Qualifications

• 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; OR One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate for the Chair including serving as the principal contact and liaison for the department.
• Interface with foundations of UNR and Renown Health.
• Assist in maintaining department operations and preparing/reviewing reports.
• Provide support to HR initiatives such as recruitment and faculty performance evaluations.
• Coordinate academic and research support for the department and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Secretarial duties

Interdepartmental coordination

HR initiatives support

Report preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 4 years relevant experience

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.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Pediatrics is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 4 supporting both the Chair and department. The Chair of the Department of Pediatrics is jointly appointed and leads both the UNR Department of Pediatrics and the Renown Children’s Hospital. This role will provide coordination for the Chair including serving as the principal contact and liaison for the department, interfacing with the foundations of both institutions, assisting in maintaining department operations, preparing, and reviewing reports, providing support to various HR initiatives such as recruitment and faculty performance evaluations, and coordinating academic and research support for the department and other duties as assigned. The department is currently in a period of extensive growth with rapid development of several clinical programs. This new position will provide critical support for the growing needs of the department. It is an exciting time for the department and the affiliation of the UNR School of Medicine and /Renown Health has created some truly exciting opportunities including this one.

Essential Qualifications

• 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; OR One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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

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

Benefits of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• 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.

Mandatory Retirement Plan

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA1945.

University Profile

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the NewYork Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since2009, nearly $1billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L.Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land‑grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and WolfPack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful,290‑acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named JohnTullock Business Building, set to open in fall2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of16parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world‑renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPadAir and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiative is an18‑month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In2023, theU.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural31Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research.',