Executive Assistant - Life Science, Allied Health, and Public Safety

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.
Job Description
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada, is seeking applicants for an Executive Assistant for the Life Sciences, Allied Health & Public Safety Division, a highly rewarding, complex, fast-paced working environment. This position reports to the Dean, but provides support for various other Departments within the Division. The Executive Assistant utilizes critical decision-making skills in referring matters that need their immediate attention. This position will assist with class schedule development, supervise administrative staff, student help and provide leadership for special projects. The successful candidate must be student- centered, responsive, supportive of faculty and staff needs, detail-oriented, able to prioritize, produce high quality work products, adhere to approved TMCC policy and procedures, demonstrate poise and diplomacy in all interactions and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Required Qualifications

• This position requires 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

Preferred Qualifications
Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Gmail, Google Docs and Word in a business setting.
• Experience using a database (e.g. Workday, PeopleSoft)
• Experience with automated accounting software/systems.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working in a Higher Education setting

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 31 (Entry, Step 01 $23.49/hr. - Step 03 $25.57/hr.)
To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01. In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Grade is determined when the position was created. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code.
The 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.
Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.
Perks of Working at TMCC!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• 17.5% retirement match in PERS, 10 hours of annual and 10 hours of sick accrued each month, 12 paid holidays.
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
• No State income tax.
• All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.
• Classified Grant-in-Aid: TMCC 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 Registration Fee Reduction Program: The College offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 53%). The Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program may be used for undergraduate courses through TMCC.

Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
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 jobs@unr.edu.
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
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.
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).
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.
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.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.