Senior Administrative Assistant - Research Operations

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance & generous leave

Fitness center access

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Council

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno seeks an organized Administrative Assistant 4 to support the Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR). The role provides advanced administrative, financial, and HR support, manages the AVPR calendar and travel, and assists with reports and website updates.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, monitoring budgets, and supporting outreach, funding announcements, and renewal activities with university and federal partners.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible relevant work experience.
• Experience providing administrative or program support to professional staff and management.
• Experience coordinating communications between manager, staff and clients.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage AVPR calendar and travel; coordinate meetings and events.
• Prepare correspondence and reports; maintain records and assist with website updates.
• Supports internal funding programs, award processes, and project reporting.
• Provide HR and financial reporting support; assist with onboarding.
• Serve as GB CESU coordinator, coordinating communications among partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Workday

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Nevada, Reno seeks an organized Administrative Assistant 4 to support the Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR). The role provides advanced administrative, financial, and HR support, manages the AVPR calendar and travel, and assists with reports and website updates.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, monitoring budgets, and supporting outreach, funding announcements, and renewal activities with university and federal partners.