Program Specialist III

Desert Research Institute • Reno, NV

1d • $58,257 • Onsite

About The Position

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking an organized and dedicated individual to fill a full-time Program Specialist III position. This role will provide administrative support for the Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC) and Climate Center Group (CCG) staff and faculty. This role will enable you to use your organizational, reporting, coordinating, and relationship building skills. This position is located in Reno, NV.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent AND four years of full-time related experience OR an Associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel and Teams.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word.
• Experience preparing and compiling reports in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and commitment to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong degree of accuracy and reliability as well as sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, departments, and other campus personnel.
• US Citizenship per funding requirement

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and familiarity with financial tracking.
• Experience working in a research, non-profit, or university setting.
• Data entry experience.
• Experience with Workday (financial and personnel management system).

Responsibilities

• Communicate and prioritize phone and email messages
• Maintain current schedules and deadlines
• Make travel arrangements for faculty and staff
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) on travel claims to ensure they are entered for reimbursement in a timely manner
• Support WRCC staff by gathering report information and generating reports
• Maintain and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Compile information prepared by staff and send to WRCC Director for completion
• Assist hourly employees with timesheet submission and deadlines
• Print posters for conferences as needed
• Point of contact for the group if problems arise
• Monitor data usage of weather station cell phones and send various updates regarding new additions and outages
• Troubleshoot any issues with station outages

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance (flexible spending and health savings account options available)
• PERS 19.25% retirement match
• 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month
• 12 paid holidays
• educational benefits
• no state income tax or social security deduction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED