Project Assistant, Nursing

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

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Project Assistant in Nursing to provide essential administrative support for a federally funded initiative focused on nursing student recruitment, retention, and workforce readiness. You will work closely with the Project Director and team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The role includes managing scheduling, communications, participant tracking, and budget documentation, contributing to program reporting and data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education, public health, nursing, education, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may satisfy requirements.
• Experience providing administrative or operational support for projects or programs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database/record-management systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and calendar management.
• Communications with project team and stakeholders.
• Participant tracking and data entry.
• Recordkeeping and file management.
• Purchasing and budget documentation.
• Data collection and reporting activities.

Skills

Experience in admin support

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Written, verbal, interpersonal skills

Multitasking with confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in business admin / related field

Tools

Database / electronic record-management systems

Job description

Project Assistant, Nursing

Position Information

Position Title: Project Assistant, Nursing

Department: Nursing Office of Research

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9914193 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65439

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Scheduling
• Communications
• Participant tracking
• Recordkeeping
• Purchasing and budget documentation
• Data collection
• Reporting activities

Learn more

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (and up to 2 years in related experience) inbusiness administration, higher education, public health, nursing,education, or a related field.
• The education and experience requirements described may besatisfied by an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
• Experience providing administrative or operational support forprojects or programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;proficiency with Microsoft Office and database or electronicrecord-management systems; and excellent written, verbal, andinterpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintainingconfidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support inhigher education, healthcare, or a grant-funded environment.
• Experience working with students or student-support programs;maintaining participant or program databases; coordinatingmeetings, workshops, or events; processing purchasing, budget, orparticipant-support documentation; and assisting with datacollection and program reporting.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, students, universitydepartments, healthcare organizations, or community partners ispreferred.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $62,000

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Lynn Emminger

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Asst Dir HR and Facilities Mgr

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/22/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled:

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