New employee resources
Employees beginning work at the University while we continue to observe Alternative Operations – especially employees who are relocating to the area – will likely have many questions about what to expect as a new employee and resident. The following FAQ and resources aim to help, but please don't hesitate to reach out to your supervisor or department administrative assistant, or contact Human Resources, if require further assistance.
Frequently asked questions and answers
Although the University does not currently offer temporary housing, we encourage you to check in with us in the future as plans may change. In the meantime, you may contact local hotels and ask for the education and/or government rate.
Please see the Additional Resources section below for a list of real estate agencies.
Yes, please visit our Child and Family Research Center page for more information.
New employees have 15 days from their start date to make selections. Our benefits team will reach out to you to schedule an orientation appointment to assist you with those elections.
Please contact Amy Russell, Benefits Personnel Technician, at (775) 682-6114 or amaliar@unr.edu.
Grad Assistants: Please contact Pam Moore, the Administrative Assistant for the Graduate School at (775) 784-6106 or moorep@unr.edu.
Due to COVID-19 alternative operations, this process has been delayed. Someone will reach out to you if and when we require further information.
This important document is called the Constitutional Oath and it is required per Article 11, Section 5 and Article 15, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada. Human Resources will reach out to you to complete this form once we return to regular operations.
Yes, please visit our Office of Information Technology page to get started.
Area resources
New to the area? We've gathered some information about essential services and support to help you get established at work and home.
Getting established
Find information about housing, schools, childcare, international scholar support and more.
Please contact your preferred hotel and ask for the educational rate.
The Piccinini Team (Lender/broker)
Phone: (775) 285-6261
Ferrari-Lund Corporation (Realtor)
Phone: (608) 358-0115
Dickson Realty
Phone: (775) 685-8800
RE/MAX Realty
Phone: (775) 787-3629
StorQuest
Phone: (775) 285-6239
10815 Double R Blvd.
Reno, NV 89521
A-American Self Storage
Phone: (775) 636-7928
2075 Valley Rd
Reno, NV 89512
Vista Park Self-Storage
Phone: (775) 626-3113
2845 Vista Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
On-campus childcare
Child and Family Research Center (CFRC) | Phone: (775) 784-6762
Support for international employees and visas
Office of International Scholars (OISS) | Phone: (775) 784-6874
Human Resources
Utility providers
Learn about local utility service providers.
NV Energy
Phone: (702) 402-5555
Waste Management
Phone: (775) 329-8822
City of Reno Sewer Service
Phone: (775) 334-2095 | Email: renosewer@reno.gov
City of Sparks Sewer Services
Phone: (775) 353-5555
Spectrum
Telephone, cable television and high-speed internet | Phone: 1(877) 923-5147
AT&T
Telephone, cable television, high-speed internet | Phone: 1(800) 205-6268
DISH
Satellite TV | Phone: 1(855) 318-0572