Review Vacancy
TitleC1900065 - Office Assistant 1 - School of Social Work
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $31245 to $31245 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
1. 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. 2. Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo. 3. 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 REQUIRMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED AND WILL BE DISCARDED. **
A completed application is required to be considered for this position. If you have received a canvass letter, DO NOT APPLY to this position. You must apply to the web address provided on your canvass letter.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills with the ability to problem solve, multi-task and work independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs. Proven project management skills. Demonstrates commitment to reach approach, working professionally and collaboratively with others. Actively supports the mission of the School and participates on committees and staff meetings.
Duties Description Position Summary:
The School of Social Work at The University at Buffalo is seeking an Office Assistant 1 to assist in the management of the School’s main office. Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting callers, visitors, faculty, staff and students as needed
• Creates and oversees the main office budget which includes purchasing supplies and food orders
• Provides administrative support for the appointment process of adjunct faculty and volunteers appointments
• Provides administrative support to various school personnel which include Vice Dean; IT Director; Sr. Project Manager and Assistant to the Dean
• Project management/coordination with respect to school’s policy manual which includes creating and updating the handbook
• Hires and supervises work study/student assistants
• Receives, logs and distributes payroll checks
• Completes the physical asset inventory for the school
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.
Departmental Operating Needs:
Ability to multi-task; attention to detail and problem solving skills.
Additional Comments Actual work hours and the number of hours per week will be discussed at the time of the interview.
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