Strategic Administrative Assistant – School HR & Ops

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION in Buffalo, NY seeks an Administrative Assistant, Permanent/Provisional, to manage the department's office tasks and serve as liaison for Social Emotional Wellness Supports. Expect independent planning, policy coordination, and data gathering to inform administrative decisions.

The role involves assisting the department head, maintaining payroll and budgets, and coordinating with other city departments and agencies to improve services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of full-time office management experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Alternate: Associate’s Degree and four years in office management; supervisory experience.
• High School/GED with six years of full-time office management experience; supervisory exposure.
• Verifiable part-time experience pro-rated to meet full-time requirements; education proof at appointment.
• Must meet civil service residency requirements and be able to assist with budgeting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists department head/administrator in carrying out the details of a business office.
• Coordinates and supervises maintenance of departmental account-keeping records and payroll preparation.
• Supervises requisitions, purchasing, receipt and inventory of supplies and related records.
• Assists in preparing departmental budgets and budget estimate studies.
• Maintains contacts with units within the department and other agencies to improve services.

Skills

Office management

Budgeting

Supervisory

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet basics

Job description

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION in Buffalo, NY seeks an Administrative Assistant, Permanent/Provisional, to manage the department's office tasks and serve as liaison for Social Emotional Wellness Supports. Expect independent planning, policy coordination, and data gathering to inform administrative decisions.

The role involves assisting the department head, maintaining payroll and budgets, and coordinating with other city departments and agencies to improve services.