University of Nevada, Reno · 9 hours ago
Executive Assistant to the Vice President - Advancement
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of Advancement/Executive Director of the Foundation. This role involves managing the VP’s complex calendar, coordinating high-level meetings and travel, and ensuring the VP is fully prepared with briefings and key information.
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Responsibilities
Manage the VP’s complex calendar
Coordinate high-level meetings and travel
Ensure the VP is fully prepared with briefings and key information
Handle sensitive communications
Draft correspondence
Independently resolve inquiries or direct them to the appropriate leaders
Manage travel arrangements
Process expenses
Stay current on policies and procedures that impact the Division
Support the Foundation Board Manager in planning and executing Board meetings, special projects, event coordination, and divisional initiatives as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience which included overseeing administrative office activities, maintaining complex records, and coordinating administrative communication including written and oral information to various managers and work groups; OR
One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant IV in Nevada State service which included administrative support duties as described above; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Resume/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
Cover Letter – (required)
Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position
Preferred
Candidates with knowledge of standard operating procedures and best practices in a business environment, NSHE policies and Nevada open meeting law are encouraged to apply
Seeking candidates with strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, M365 Copilot), as well as Workday and Zoom, is preferred
Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position
Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc)
Benefits
Rich retirement plan
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Company
University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students.
1001-5000 employees
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