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 University of Nevada, Reno seeks a clerical assistant to support the Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering. You will answer phones, greet visitors, manage mail and packages, and maintain office supplies and financial records in a campus office.

The role reports to the Administrative Assistant 4 of MSESE and requires reliability, organization, and professional conduct. Hours are 15–20 per week with afternoon availability.

Qualifications

• Reliable self-starter who can think on their feet and ask questions.
• Communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Able to stay organized and manage multiple tasks.
• Reliability and professionalism when representing the department.
• Must be enrolled at UNR in good standing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Self-starter

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Professionalism

Education

Currently enrolled at UNR in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [e-mail] .Job DescriptionThe 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. The major duties include answering the phone calls, greeting office guests, preparing and distributing mail and packages; ordering and maintaining office supplies; maintaining financial records and files; preparing and processing purchasing card statements, processing travel requests and claims, and other duties as assigned.ResponsibilitiesAnswer inquiries and phone calls dailyGreet office guests with in a strong and welcoming matterPrepare and distribute mail and packagesOrganize and maintain office suppliesMaintain financial records and filesPrepare and process purchasing card statements, travel requests and claims, and other duties assignedRequired QualificationsCandidate must be a reliable self-starter who can think on their feet and is not afraid to ask questionsCandidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno in good standingCandidate must possess communication and customer service skillsCandidate has ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasksReliability and professionalism when representing the departmentAbility to work most weekday afternoons, with availability including 4:00-5:00pm time periodPreferred QualificationsRequesting 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 serviceFamiliarity with Microsoft Office and basic office equipmentMajor in accounting or other business major is preferred, not required.Schedule15-20 hours/weekly*Could be up to 20 hours per week during summer and winter breaksCompensation GradeStudent Employee Level 3$15.00 hourlyContact InformationVeronica [e-mail]-Time Equivalent50.0%Required Attachment(s)Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail] .Attach the following attachment(s) to your applicationResume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.Fall 2026 Class Schedule - (required)Cover Letter – (optional)Contact Information for Professional References – (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship .This posting is open until filledQualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately . Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.Posting Close DateNote to ApplicantA 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.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 UsThe 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 has 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. 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 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. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 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 its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.For more information, please visit the University’s website .University of Nevada, Reno