Temporary Office Assistant 1 Pool

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant 1 to support a variety of clerical tasks across campus offices. This pooled posting allows assignments ranging from one week to 89 days and hours from part-time to full-time.

You will use Word and Excel to perform general office duties, answer phones, schedule meetings, enter data, manage mail, and assist with recordkeeping. Campus and department assignments may vary by need.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with basic office software and data entry
• Ability to handle multiple clerical tasks
• Good communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support to a broad and diverse population
• Answer telephones and serve as a point of contact
• Schedule meetings and maintain calendars
• Perform basic calculations and data entry
• Carry out inventory functions
• Assist with record keeping
• Sort and distribute mail

Skills

General office support

Telephone handling

Calendar management

Data entry

Inventory control

Record keeping

Mail distribution

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University at Buffalo is accepting applications in a continuous recruitment effort to fill current and future Temporary Office Assistant 1 positions. Applicants are contacted on an as-needed basis to fill temporary positions ranging in duration from one week to 89 days. Positions range in hours from part-time to full-time. Campus and department may vary depending on the assignment.

As a Temporary Office Assistant 1, You Will Spend The Majority Of Your Work Time Performing a Combination Of Clerical Tasks Using Computer Tools Such As Microsoft Word And Excel. Tasks May Include

• Providing general office support to a broad and diverse population
• Answering telephones and serving as a point of contact
• Scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars
• Performing basic calculations and data entry
• Carrying out inventory functions
• Assisting with record keeping
• Sorting and distributing mail

This is a great opportunity to gain on-campus experience and professional references. As a temporary employee, you can explore various departments and positions while getting a feel for what it's like to work at The University at Buffalo. It is not a guarantee when you join the temporary pool that you will find a permanent position with the university. Applicants seeking permanent employment should visit the UB Jobs website for other employment opportunities.

Students are encouraged to apply. These temporary positions are a great way for students to participate in the administrative/business side of the university and gain work experience prior to graduation. We encourage students to explore professional opportunities within our institution, and these temporary positions are a great way to see what it would be like to work at UB.

At The University at Buffalo, we recognize the advantages diversity brings to the workforce and have a strong interest in recruiting candidates from underrepresented minority groups and diverse backgrounds. We hope to build a pool of applicants that is reflective of the diverse student population and the larger UB community.

This is a pooled posting; positions are filled on an as needed basis.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.