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  • Operations Assistant, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab)
    Student Entrepreneur Development
    University at Buffalo



    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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