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Temporary Administrative Support Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Temporary Administrative Support Assistant
Classification Title Administrative Assistant I
Department Sponsored Projects Services
Posting Number R240273
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54412
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.6
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
Research & Economic Development is looking for a dynamic team player who will provide general administrative assistance for the research administration team on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities vary, but may include:
  • Responding to inquiries and providing guidance to team members and other departments, maintaining clear and professional communication.
  • Managing incoming requests via phone and email, providing assistance or redirecting as appropriate to ensure timely and effective support.
  • Purchasing and travel reimbursement support.
  • Human resources support, such as collecting necessary paperwork and submitting appointment information to HR.
  • Preparing documents and reports.
  • Working within different UB systems, including ShopBlue and Concur.


Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree and 3 years of progressive clerical experience.
  • Experience performing administrative tasks or providing customer service.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple requests.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
  • The education and experience requirements described in this standard may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $47,000 - $50,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
Monday – Friday
37.5 hours per week. 
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Sarah Koss
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title HR & Finance Assistant
Contact's Email srkoss@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-0312
Posting Dates

Posted 11/26/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * 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
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents