Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/13/25
Applications Due: 05/23/25
Vacancy ID: 187926
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyUniversity at Buffalo
TitleC250049-Office Assistant 2 (Stores/Mail) (NY HELPS), Campus Mail
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $42641 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address XXXXXXXX
City Buffalo
StateNY
Zip Code14214
Job Specifics
Duties Description Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in a mailroom, clerical, or administrative role.
• Familiarity with USPS systems, mailing permits, and university procurement processes.
• Experience supervising or training staff or student workers.
Position Summary:
The Campus Mail Department as a part of Business Services at the University at Buffalo is seeking an Office Assistant 2 (Stores/Mail). In this role you will be responsible for the following:
• Billing and Financial Recordkeeping
• Procurement and Supply Management
• Outgoing Mail Processing and Customer Service
• Student staff supervision and training
• Administrative Support for Student staffing
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) #ubuffalo 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.
Departmental Operation Needs:
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn additional billing and shipping software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to transport and position mail trays and packages weighing up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
• Non-competitive (NY HELPS):
• One year of experience where most work time is spent performing activities related to mail receipt, mail distribution, storage, and/or stores keeping.
• 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).
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.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Kelly Stich
Telephone 716-645-6074
Fax
Email Address stcih@buffalo.edu
Address
Street XXXXXXXX
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14214
Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57081
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