Review Vacancy
TitleC230224 - Office Assistant 2 - Residential Life Admin
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40193 to $40193 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
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).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED AND WILL BE DISCARDED.
A completed application is required for this position. If you receive a canvass letter, DO NOT APPLY for this position. You must apply to the web address provided on your canvass letter.
Departmental Operating Needs:
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
Duties Description Position Summary:
The Division of Student Life is accepting applications for the Office Assistant 2 position within Residential Life. In this role, you will perform office support and clerical functions to support the needs of the unit.
As an Office Assistant 2, your responsibilities include:
• Serve as the main customer service representative for the office
• Directly support designated support staff
• Provide leadership for day-to-day administrative office duties
• Data entry and maintenance of computer databases
• Create/maintain clerical procedures; make recommendations for process improvements and resolve problems
• Complete human resources and accounts payable-related tasks
• Provide full administrative support to the unit
The successful candidate will have advanced computer skills, the ability to think critically to solve problems, and strong communication skills. They will be able to effectively communicate and successfully complete tasks independently.
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 university’s goals of inclusive excellence.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
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.
Additional Comments Additional Information:
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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