Project Assistant, Nursing

University at Buffalo - SUNY; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University at Buffalo - SUNY is seeking a Project Assistant for the Nursing Success Scholars Program to provide essential administrative and operational support for a federally funded initiative. You will work closely with the Project Director, Project Coordinator, and project team to support day-to-day operations on South Campus.

Responsibilities include scheduling, communications, recordkeeping, purchasing and budget documentation, and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing administrative or operational support for projects or programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; proficiency with Microsoft Office and database or electronic record-management systems; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling
• Communications
• Recordkeeping
• Purchasing and budget documentation
• Reporting activities

Skills

Microsoft Office

Record management systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, higher education, public health, nursing, education, or related field

Job description

The Project Assistant for the Nursing Success Scholars Program will provide essential administrative and operational support for a federally funded initiative designed to promote nursing student recruitment, retention, academic success, and workforce readiness. Working closely with the Project Director, Project Coordinator, and project team, the Project Assistant will support day-to-day project operations.

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling
• Communications
• Recordkeeping
• Purchasing and budget documentation
• Reporting activities

Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (and up to 2 years in related experience) in business administration, higher education, public health, nursing, education, or a related field.
• The education and experience requirements described may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing administrative or operational support for projects or programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; proficiency with Microsoft Office and database or electronic record-management systems; and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in higher education, healthcare, or a grant-funded environment.
• Experience working with students or student-support programs; maintaining participant or program databases; coordinating meetings, workshops, or events; processing purchasing, budget, or participant-support documentation; and assisting with data collection and program reporting.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, students, university departments, healthcare organizations, or community partners is preferred.

Our University Community

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $60,000 - $62,000

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus

Campus South Campus

Is a background check required for this posting? No

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].