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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/03/26

Applications Due04/22/26

Vacancy ID210752

NY HELPYes

AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC260019 - Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - VPSL Health and Wellness

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $36232 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address xxx

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14212

Duties Description Position Summary:
The Division of Student life is accepting applications for the Office Assistant 1 position to support the Assistant Vice President for Health & Wellness and work closely with the Wellness Team. 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 Office Assistant 1, your responsibilities include:
• Provide general office support for the AVP for Health & Wellness
• 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.
• As needed and as directed, contact various internal and external parties to obtain information.
• Enter data and information into and retrieve data and information from computerized systems.

About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Learn more:
• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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.

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 Minimum Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).There are no minimum qualifications for this position.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jessica Collins

Telephone 716-645-0342

Fax xxx

Email Address jcollin@buffalo.edu

Address

Street xxx

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14212

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61302

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