Temporary Office Assistant 1 Pool

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,608 - 39,855; Part time

Job summary

A public research university is accepting applications for Temporary Office Assistant 1 positions, which involve a variety of clerical tasks including office support, data entry, and scheduling. Ideal for students seeking experience prior to graduation. Positions are on a temporary basis with varying hours from part-time to full-time.

Qualifications

• No minimum qualifications are required for this position.

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.

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.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum qualifications for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range $36,232

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Work Days

Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Varies

Job Type

Job Type As needed

Campus

Campus As Assigned

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Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

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Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 09/24/2025

Date to be Filled

Supplemental Questions

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• * Are you interested in working part-time, full-time, or either part-time or full-time?
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Either part-time or full-time
• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
  • Research Foundation Employee
  • State Classified
  • State Professional
  • UB Foundation
  • TA/GA
  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • AcademicKeys.com
  • CareerExposure.com
  • CareerWomen.com
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • DiversitySearch.com
  • GoogleJobs.com
  • HERCjobs.org
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • IMDiversity.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • MBACareers.com
  • Conference
  • Personal Referral
  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
  • Other

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].