Entry Level Administrative Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description
Truckee Meadows Community College, located in Reno, NV is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 2 position for the Applied Technology Division. **This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding.
This position will support the implementation and performance of apprenticeship activities in the TMCC Applied Technology Division to ensure the timely achievement of required outcomes and compliance with grant requirements. The Administrative Assistant 2 will assist individual apprentices and small groups in completing required apprenticeship documentation, provide standard information regarding program participation and course sequencing, and receive, review, and process apprentice records and forms, requesting additional information as needed.
Responsibilities include supporting the daily operations of Applied Technology Apprenticeships; maintaining and managing recordkeeping systems utilizing various digital platforms, databases, and software applications; producing materials and correspondence to support project objectives; and providing administrative support to apprentices and apprenticeship employers from onboarding through program completion.
The position will also work closely with grant managers, project director, dean, and employer partners to collect, organize, track, validate, and report apprenticeship data for multiple non-union employer-sponsored apprenticeship programs. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate participant records, monitoring enrollment and completion data, preparing reports for federal, state, institutional, and grant-funded initiatives, and ensuring data integrity and compliance with program requirements. The Administrative Assistant 2 will assist with data analysis, performance tracking, and reporting activities that support continuous improvement, grant management, and apprenticeship program success.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-002.
Essential Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records and files; preparing a variety of materials using a personal computer or word processor; assisting customers in completing forms and applications; and/or performing secretarial duties in support of professional staff; OR
• One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

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 25 (Step 01, $20.42/hr)
In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.
To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.
For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator
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
• 19.25% retirement match in PERS
• 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 - (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. 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.