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If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, contact Human Resources Hotline at (775) 673-7431 or recruit@dri.edu
The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking to fill an hourly Administrative Assistant position at its Reno, NV (NNSC) campus. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to various ADMIN unites located on the NNSC campus, including serving as primary back-up to the main reception function on a daily basis, as well as other administrative duties for select ADMIN units including greeting visitors, answering phones, delivering mail, and accepting and appropriately managing shipping and receiving, as well as maintaining, ordering, and restocking supplies.
Additionally, this position will also provide administrative and clerical support to the President’s Office, Vice President of Research (VPR) office, Advancement, Financial Services and Facilities.
Required Qualifications
High School degree or equivalent
One year of full-time administrative experience
Basic computers skills and working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, e-mail, internet, and scheduling programs
Basic telephone (PBX) operator skills
Basic knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures
Basic understanding how to handle emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of personnel, including technical and academic staff
Professionalism demonstrated through a high degree of confidentiality and the ability to exercise independent judgement
Must have strong customer service, interpersonal, and team-oriented skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
Ability to work independently and carry out assignments with minimal supervision
Possess a valid NV driver’s license by date of hire
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a background check
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks, such as moving, carrying, and lifting objects up to 30 lbs.; walking, sitting, and standing for prolonged periods of time; occasional stooping, bending, and kneeling to support office, event set-up and clean-up
Compensation
This position starts at $25/hr.
Schedule
This position will work approximately 20 hours per week.
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
45.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please upload the following documents in the specified section:
Cover letter detailing how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you to succeed in this DRI role
Current resume
Contact information for three professional references, to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission
This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals who meet all qualification requirements, are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. 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.
For more detailed information about DRI, please visit us at www.dri.edu For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application, please call the recruiting office at 775-673-7431.
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. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.
Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for 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.
DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).
All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.
DRI is a recognized world leader in basic and applied interdisciplinary research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity. DRI faculty, students, and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies in research projects around the globe. Since 1959, DRI's research has advanced scientific knowledge, supported Nevada's diversifying economy, provided science-based educational opportunities, and informed policy makers, business leaders, and community members. With campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI serves as the non-profit research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
DRI’s faculty members are nontenured and responsible for their own salaries through external grants and contracts. Through this blend of academic rigor and private-sector pragmatism, DRI has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality scientific information in an efficient, transparent, and accountable fashion.
DRI also has satellite research facilities in Boulder City, Nev., and Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
