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Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Office of Student Engagement
University at Buffalo


Date Posted Apr. 29, 2025
Title Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Office of Student Engagement
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Division of Student Life
Application Deadline 05/07/2025
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Classified Staff
  • Administrative Support/Services
 
 


Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Office of Student Engagement



Position Information

Position Title: Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Office of Student Engagement
Department: Office of Student Engagement
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56854
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Division of Student Life is accepting application for the Office Assistant 1position to support the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Student Engagement and Success and work closely in collaboration with Student Engagement. In this role, you will perform entry-level clerical and office support work, including, processing transactions and maintaining records in a variety of organizational settings. Any given assignment may encompass a broad or narrow range of activities.

As an Office Assistant, your responsibilities include:
    • Provide general office support for the AVP of Student Engagement and Success
    • Perform basic responsibilities including calculations, keyboarding, document preparations, record keeping, filing, mail, inventory, and data entry and verification.
    • Work closely with the Operations Staff Assistant to assist as appropriate in HR, purchasing, travel, and budget processes.
 
Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the universitys goals of inclusive excellence.

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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

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Non-competitive (NY HELPS):
    • There are no minimum qualifications for this position.
 
OR
Competitive (NON-NY HELPS):
  • Transfer Eligibility Requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
  • Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
  • Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with UB systems and software.


Physical Demands


Salary Range
$36,232

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Trung Nguyen
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Success
Contact's Email: trungqng@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-6026

Posting Dates

Posted: 04/28/2025
Deadline for Applicants: 05/07/2025
Date to be filled: 06/05/2025











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