Temporary Office Assistant 1 Pool

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus experience

Professional references

Job summary

A higher education institution in Buffalo is seeking Temporary Office Assistants to provide diverse office support. Roles include answering phones, scheduling, and data entry. Ideal for students or those seeking temporary work with potential for future opportunities. Join this pool to gain valuable insights into university administration and enhance your experience while supporting a broad population on campus.

Qualifications

• Providing general office support to diverse populations.
• Answering telephones and serving as a point of contact.
• Scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars.

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

Communication skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Job description

Temporary Office Assistant 1 Pool

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

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’s not a guarantee that joining the temporary pool will lead to a permanent position. Students are encouraged to apply, as the temporary positions are a great way to experience the administrative/business side of the university and gain work experience prior to graduation.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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.

Job Information

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Higher Education