University of Nevada, Reno Jobs in and around Sacramento, CA

Company:
University of Nevada, Reno
Current Opportunities (0)
Company Website
Location(s):
UNSOM - HR
Pennington Bldg. M/S 440
Reno,  NV
89557
Map Location
Phone:
(775) 7846213
Fax:
(775) 7847001
Industry:
Education / Training
Size:
500 or more

Company Overview

The University of Nevada, Reno is a major teaching, research and land-grant university enrolling nearly 16,000 students from 49 states and over 70 countries. Our faculty lead comprehensive undergraduate, graduate and doctoral academic programs, and many have attained national and international stature in such areas as psychology, environmental literature, hydrology, physiology and cell biology, resource economics, structural engineering, logistics, judicial studies, medicine, gaming, speech therapy and Shakespeare. With research that defines their fields, University of Nevada faculty last year received nearly $128 million in external support for sponsored projects. The acclaimed cultural and arts programs provide opportunities for students, faculty and the public to engage in creative activity. The educational experience at University of Nevada is augmented by a competitive athletic program, year-round community activities and a strong student association. Student admissions grew by 30% over the last 6 years and we have over $300 million in planned new facilities, including a new student union and a state-of-the-art Knowledge Center (library). A new math and science building is also in the planning stage.

The University of Nevada, Reno campus extends across 290 acres conveniently situated in Reno and just 30 miles from Lake Tahoe. Our playground provides an average of 300 days a year of sunshine, 20 world-class ski resorts, 40 golf courses and an abundance of outdoor activities. Fishing, sailing, swimming, hiking, biking, kayaking, camping and horseback riding activities are all exceptional and less than a half-hour away in the Sierra Nevada Mountains or surrounding desert lakes. Nevadans work hard to make you feel at home. This is a growing and diversifying community with its arms open wide. Inc. Magazine rated Reno as the “#1 Place to Do Business.” There are life-enriching opportunities for University employees and their families in every dimension. Reno’s per capita income is the 10th highest in the nation based on a bizjournals.com ranking of 224 cities. This is in a state that has no income tax, comparatively low property tax and excellent faculty tuition benefits for university employees and their dependents. Access to policy-making and influential leaders is high and ability to get attention on issues affecting local and national health, energy and security is exceptional.

Join the leaders and winners at Nevada!