Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/12/26
Applications Due: 06/14/26
Vacancy ID: 217968
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyUniversity at Buffalo
TitleC260057 - Administrative Assistant 1 (NY Helps) - CAS Human Resources
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade11
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $47695 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Erie
Street Address xxx
City Buffalo
StateNY
Zip Code14214
Job Specifics
Duties Description Position Summary:
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.
Learn more:
• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
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
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.
Additional Comments Additional Information:
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Nicole Hayden
Telephone 7166450729
Fax xxx
Email Address nhayden@buffalo.edu
Address
Street xxx
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14214
Notes on ApplyingNotes On Applying:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62856
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