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Operations Assistant, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab)
University at Buffalo


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Date Posted Sep. 11, 2025
Title Operations Assistant, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab)
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Student Entrepreneur Development
Application Deadline 10/09/2025
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Classified Staff
  • Research/Technical/Laboratory
 
 


Operations Assistant, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab)



Position Information

Position Title: Operations Assistant, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab)
Department: Student Entrepreneur Development
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58944
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab), a campus-based entrepreneurship and innovation center, is accepting applications for an Operations Assistant (SL-2). This role is responsible for the administrative and operational duties necessary to manage a fast-paced department focused on supporting and empowering student innovators and entrepreneurs.
 
Responsibilities include:
    • Financial Management: Managing all purchasing and vendor payments, expenditure tracking, competition prize award submission and distribution, financial policy compliance.
    • Human Resources: Oversee recruitment, appointment, and supervision of student employees, serve as point of contact for human resources questions and policies.
    • Administrative Support & Operational Efficiency: Manage space requests and facilitys needs, ensure event calendars are up-to-date, track engagement data, prepare office for daily use.

 


Due to the nature of our work, some weekend and evening hours will be required.
 
The CoLab offers a fun and collaborative team environment focused on producing innovative and impactful programs for students. The preferred candidate will have a proactive and solutions orientated outlook, be self-motivated, possess an acute attention to detail and customer service focus. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities



Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of administrative experience or bachelors degree is required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Professional experience in financial and budget management
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with student populations
  • Adaptable to working effectively during seasons of high or fluctuating activity levels
  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proactive, with the ability to problem solve or seek answers from appropriate sources



Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree
  • Professional Experience in a Higher Education environment.
  • Competence and high comfort level with learning software platforms (Cognito, Monday.com)
  • Proficient in university business systems (eptf, Shopblue, SIRI, RF Report Center)



Physical Demands


Salary Range
$51,261 - $53,000

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Hadar Borden
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Director
Contact's Email: hborden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-8111

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/10/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 11/20/2025

 
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