Assistant Planner Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description
The University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to the Dean to provide advanced administrative and operational support within a dynamic academic environment. This position serves as the primary administrative contact for the Office of the Dean and plays an integral role in supporting library leadership, faculty affairs, and division-wide initiatives. The Executive Assistant to the Dean is responsible for managing complex administrative operations, coordinating executive-level communications, and supporting strategic initiatives across the University Libraries. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
In addition to providing direct executive support, this position contributes to key administrative functions including faculty promotion and tenure processes, grant administration support, recruitment and search coordination, and special event planning. The role requires a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to professionalism, customer service, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support (Primary Focus)

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Dean's Office, handling communications with campus leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Manage a complex calendar, including scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, and arranging travel.
• Prepare and compose correspondence, reports, presentations, and announcements.
• Research and respond to inquiries, complaints, and sensitive issues, exercising independent judgment.
• Coordinate and support meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and follow-up actions.
• Gather and analyze information to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Track assignments and ensure timely follow-up on behalf of the Dean.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Coordinate professional staff searches as assigned.
• Provide meeting support for leadership and faculty groups, including Libraries Managers' Meetings and Faculty Meetings.
• Assist with grant proposal development, submission, and budget tracking in collaboration with Principal Investigators and Sponsored Projects.
• Support events, including planning, logistics, and coordination.
• Serve as a point of contact for external stakeholders, including donors, community partners, and library board members.
• Provide backup support for administrative office operations as needed.

Faculty Affairs Coordination

• Coordinate promotion, tenure, and evaluation processes for academic faculty within the Libraries.
• Serve as liaison with campus offices such as the Office of the Provost and Human Resources.
• Develop and distribute timelines, guidelines, and supporting documentation for faculty review and tenure process.
• Maintain official records and provide guidance on policies and procedures relating to faculty promotion, tenure, and evaluation processes.

Required Qualifications

• 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

• Experience supporting executive leadership.
• Experience in higher education or public sector environments.
• Familiarity with faculty affairs processes, grants administration, or institutional policies.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and competing priorities.

Schedule

• The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm, this is subject to change based on organizational needs.
• This position operates in a professional academic environment with frequent interaction across campus and with external partners.
• Occasional evening or event-related work required, as well as attendance at off-site meetings and minimal travel will be required.

Compensation Grade
Grade 31
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.
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Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC

Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit: Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information, please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
About the University Libraries
The University Libraries have been a cornerstone of the University since it was founded in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend of cutting-edge research facilities and services, including the state-of-the-art Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives, DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and @One Digital Media and Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation; partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge; and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus on diversity and inclusion.
Contact Information
Search Coordinator: Morgan Smith at mbsmith@unr.edu
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 - (optional)
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. This search 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
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.
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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.
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About Us
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 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.
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