Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.


The University of Nevada, Reno Provost\xe2\x80\x99s Office is seeking an Application Support Specialist. This position provides primary administration and system support for Provost unit applications (such as Interfolio, Navigate, Eval25 etc.). This position will execute, support and finalize assigned projects according to strict deadlines related to respective application project plans. The position is responsible for the application support of Interfolio by responding to support needs of individual faculty, college Administrators and Liaisons and meeting assigned project goals. The Specialist provides procedural assistance to end users on a variety of issues. This includes identifying necessary support materials, working within the team to draft materials, recording short training videos and coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan. The position researches, resolves, responds to and monitors the problems to ensure a timely resolution; testing of system changes; and provides support for the end user training and ongoing system maintenance.

Required Qualifications

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  High School Graduation and three years of related work experience; OR
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  Associate\xe2\x80\x99s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR
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  Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree and one year of related work experience; OR
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  Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree and one year of related work experience

Related Experience: experience providing customer service or user support in a subject area, academic or technical setting

Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty - A
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.


Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.


Perks of Working at UNR

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  Health insurance options including dental and vision -
  Health Insurance
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  Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance \xe2\x80\x93
  Faculty Benefits
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  E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
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  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.
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  Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
  Diversity Groups
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  Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
  Faculty Senate
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  No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee\xe2\x80\x99s spouse or domestic partner.
Faculty Grants-in-Aid


Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples\xe2\x80\x99 professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.
Dual Career Assistance Program


Department Information
Please navigate to our website for more information:
https://www.unr.edu/provost


Contact Information for this position
Chris McClendon -
cmcclendon@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


Please attach the following documents to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact information for three professional references
4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.


This posting is open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately. 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\xe2\x80\x99s first day of employment.


References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.


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.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person\xe2\x80\x99s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada\xe2\x80\x99s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 75 countries.

The University is classified by the Carnegie\xc2\xae Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 university: A doctoral university with very high research activity. In 2020, the University was also recognized in the Carnegie\xc2\xae Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the \xe2\x80\x9cBest Global Universities\xe2\x80\x9d, and it ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Since 2009, the University has invested more than $850 million in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls. It is home to Nevada\xe2\x80\x99s first medical school \xe2\x80\x94 the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine \xe2\x80\x94 and 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 University\xe2\x80\x99s main campus is in Reno, Nevada \xe2\x80\x94 a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant Midtown and downtown. Located where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra, the University\xe2\x80\x99s beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has added two additional locations: the Redfield campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

The University is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, which is comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute, and is committed to developing strong partnerships with each institution for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that\xe2\x80\x99s transforming Nevada\xe2\x80\x99s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students\xe2\x80\x99 cognitive growth and academic achievement \xe2\x80\x94 all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit
www.unr.edu

University of Nevada, Reno