Temporary Staff Assistant Pool

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,134 - 56,387; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking temporary Staff Assistants to perform various administrative tasks, including assisting with budgets and preparing documentation. This role is ideal for students looking to gain experience while collaborating in a diverse environment. Students are encouraged to apply for opportunities ranging from part-time to full-time positions, offering valuable exposure to campus operations.

Qualifications

• Experience performing administrative tasks or providing customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Combination of education and experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience interacting with a broad and diverse population preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with budgets and projects.
• Preparing documents and reports.
• Coordinating and planning events.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Customer service

Collaboration

Interacting with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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

As a temporary Staff Assistant, you will spend the majority of your work time performing a combination of administrative tasks which may include:

• Assisting with budget
• Assisting with projects
• Preparing documents and reports
• Assisting with the coordination and planning of events

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience performing administrative tasks or providing customer service
• Ability to work collaboratively

A combination of education and experience or relevant military training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interacting with a broad and diverse population
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

Salary Range

Salary Range $51,261

Additional Information

Job Type

Job Type As needed

Campus

Campus As Assigned

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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].