Assistant to the Dean, UNR Med

University Of Nevada, Reno School Of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for the role of Assistant to the Dean. This role provides executive level support to the Dean as a critical member of the Dean's Office operational team. In close collaboration with this team, including the Director of Strategic Initiatives to whom this role reports, the Assistant supports the Dean and coordinates the Dean's outreach activities, travel, and meeting schedules / preparation. The position coordinates events, communication, and projects in support of the academic research and service mission of UNR Med in alignment with the Dean's goals and initiatives. This role acts as a liaison to faculty, staff, UNR Med leaders and University leadership, as well as executives representing UNR Med's affiliate partners and other community entities.

At its core, this role must be able to build highly professional relationships based on trust and expertise to facilitate the work of the Dean. This includes understanding the nuances of the University and its systems, the structure and time management that best supports the Dean's working style, an ability to anticipate needs and prepare accordingly, communicate clearly and consistently, and adapt to a landscape of shifting priorities to maintain operational efficiency. Key skills of the ideal candidate include judgment, problem solving, and flexibility under tight timelines while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor.

A high degree of organizational skill is required to be successful in the role, including digital calendaring and communication as well as physical material preparation. Comfort with office technology will support the speed and accuracy expected from the incumbent. An exceptional eye for detail, as well as the ability to consider all aspects and implications for a project as it is brought to fruition, are must-have competencies for the Assistant to the Dean.

• For first-round consideration, please consider submitting your application well in advance of the posting close date.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma and three years of related work experience OR

Associate's Degree and two years of related work experience OR

Bachelor's Degree and one year of related experience OR

Master's Degree

Related Experience :

Variable work schedule and occasional travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation Grade

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

Perks of Working at Nevada

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's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' 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.

Chonti Sauder

Search Coordinator

csauder@med.unr.edu

Required Attachment(s)

1) Resume / CV

2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)

3) Three professional references (include name, title, company / organization, email address, phone number)

Full-Time Equivalent : 100.0%

Posting Close Date : 01 / 8 / 2026

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.

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.