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State University of New York at Buffalo

Administrative Assistant 1, CAS Human Resources - NY HELPS

State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The

College of Arts and Sciences

at the University at Buffalo is seeking an

Administrative Assistant 1

to support the HR and Finance units. This is a customer service oriented position and requires the incumbent to provide excellent customer service to various populations.

In this role you will, but not limited to:

Provide administrative support to the Unit Business Officer, HR Officer for Faculty Affairs, and HR Officer for Staff Affairs in areas such as preparing correspondence, scheduling of meetings, and maintaining departmental files.

Provide administrative support for listserv management, website updates, conference room reservations, and email monitoring.

Provide administrative support for financial transactions at the college level.

Provide general office support such as, answering phones, reception, mailing, copying, scheduling and processing of necessary departmental paperwork.

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benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

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

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Non-competitive (NY HELPS):

high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma

two years of experience in administrative support

use of office software (e.g., email, word processing)

provision of customer service

business writing

management of an office

OR

Competitive ( NON -NY HELPS ):

Reassignment Requirement:

You must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Administrative Assistant 1, SG-11, or Secretary 1.

Reinstatement Requirement:

You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).

Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 Transfer Eligibility Requirement:

You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title (SG-6 or above).

Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 Transfer Eligibility Requirement:

You must have successfully completed the 52 weeks of service as an Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 and successfully completed the four core administrative support courses.

Administrative Assistant 1 Transfer Eligibility Requirement:

You must have either one year of service in a clerical title (SG-9 or above) or completion of a two-year traineeship and successfully completed the four core administrative support courses and the four elective administrative support courses, as designated by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office (creation/maintenance of spreadsheets and documents); i.e., Word, Excel, and databases.

Experience with University systems preferred, ePTF, ShopBlue, SIRI , etc.

Ability to handle routine administrative tasks independently

Attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, and excellent customer service.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to organize and maintain office files.

Salary Range

Salary Range $47,695

Work Days

Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Pronouns She/Her

Contact's Title

HR Officer for Staff Affairs

Contact's Email nhayden@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone 716-645-0729

Posting Dates

Posted 11/04/2025

Deadline for Applicants 11/13/2025

Date to be Filled

Date to be Filled 12/04/2025

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* 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 diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266.

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