Temporary Office Assistant 1 Pool job in Buffalo

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Buffalo, New York - NY University at Buffalo

Employer:  University at Buffalo
Job Ref:  C230197
Country:  United States
State:  New York - NY
City:  Buffalo
Zip Code:  14260
Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Temporary Office Assistant 1 Pool
Classification Title Office Assistant 1
Department The University at Buffalo
Posting Number C230197
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/46490
Employer State
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term Temporary
Classified Position Type Competitive Classified
Temporary Until
Salary Grade SG06

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
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 up to one year. 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 which may include:
  • Providing general office support
  • 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.

Departmental Operating Needs
Minimum Qualifications
There are no minimum qualifications for this position.

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

Physical Demands
Salary Range 16.35 hourly
Additional Salary Information
Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday
Work Hours
Varies

Type As needed
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Human Resources
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Email ub-hr@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-7777

Posting Dates

Posted 11/14/2023
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be Filled

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * 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
  2. * 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
  3. * 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

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Area of Interest:  Operations/Field Service
Position type:  Any Job Type
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