Student Worker – Clerical Assistant, Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a clerical assistant to support students, faculty, and staff. You will report to the Administrative Assistant 4 of MSESE and help with daily clerical operations.

This position requires a reliable self-starter with strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to stay organized, and weekday afternoon availability (4:00–5:00 pm).

Qualifications

• Reliable self-starter with ability to think on their feet
• Enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno in good standing
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Able to stay organized and manage multiple tasks
• Reliability and professionalism when representing the department
• Ability to work most weekday afternoons, 4:00-5:00pm

Responsibilities

• Answer inquiries and phone calls daily
• Greet office guests in a welcoming manner
• Prepare and distribute mail and packages
• Organize and maintain office supplies
• Maintain financial records and files
• Prepare and process purchasing card statements, travel requests and claims

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Reliability

Afternoon availability

Education

Enrolled at UNR in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment familiarity

Job description

Job Summary

The Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering is recruiting for a clerical assistant. As a clerical assistant in this office, you will be an integral part of the department’s administrative and clerical operations to support students, faculty, and staff. You will report to the Administrative Assistant 4 of MSESE.

Responsibilities

• Answer inquiries and phone calls daily
• Greet office guests with in a strong and welcoming matter
• Prepare and distribute mail and packages
• Organize and maintain office supplies
• Maintain financial records and files
• Prepare and process purchasing card statements, travel requests and claims, and other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter who can think on their feet and is not afraid to ask questions
• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno in good standing
• Candidate must possess communication and customer service skills
• Candidate has ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks
• Reliability and professionalism when representing the department
• Ability to work most weekday afternoons, with availability including 4:00-5:00pm time period

Preferred Qualifications

• Requesting at least a two-semester commitment from student worker/intern, with the desire to work over the summer
• Experience in clerical work, reception, or customer service
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic office equipment
• Major in accounting or other business major is preferred, not required

Schedule and Compensation

Schedule 15-20 hours/weekly *Could be up to 20 hours per week during summer and winter breaks

Compensation Grade Student Employee Level 3 $15.00 hourly

ExemptNo

Full-Time Equivalent50.0%

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s 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).

About the University

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 New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion 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 Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. 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 John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels 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 iPad Air and accessories.

Compliance and Hiring Process

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. 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 SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.