Administrative Assistant and Receptionist

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Desert Research Institute. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: * Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. * Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. * Please see the application instructions under each posting for information on submittal deadlines. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, contact Human Resources Hotline at (775\) 673\-7431 or recruit@dri.edu . **Job Description** The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking to fill a part\-time Administrative Assistant position at its Las Vegas, NV (SNSC) campus. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to various functions located on the SNSC campus, including serving as primary back\-up to the main reception function, as well as other administrative duties for the DRI President and Chief of Staff including greeting visitors, answering phones, delivering mail, and accepting and appropriately managing shipping and receiving, as well as maintaining, ordering, and restocking supplies. This position also serves as a SNSC campus event coordinator and will work under the direction of the events planner at DRI’s Northern Nevada campus to plan and implement internal and external events for DRI. Responsibilities may include event planning, decorating, logistics (including set\-up and tear\-down) purchasing supplies, ordering catering, and meeting and/or picking up catering deliveries. Additionally, this position will also provide administrative and clerical support to Human Resources, Vice President of Research (VPR) office, Advancement, Financial Services and Facilities. Examples