Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

04/16/2025

Weigel Wellness Center

20674

Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

SG-6

Part-Time

Non-Exempt

CSEA

Contingent Permanent

Competitive (0)

Monday & Friday 8:15am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 12:45pm – 4:30pm

NYS Department of Civil Service job descriptions are available at www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp.html.

Office Support and Clerical Work

• Such work may consist of, but is not limited to: data entry; math or calculations; mail, supply, and inventory-related tasks
• keyboarding and other document preparation tasks; answering telephones
• completing forms
• assisting customers
• creating or assisting in the preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables; and other related activities

General Office Support

• Answer questions from and provide information to various parties regarding agency activities, transactions, and procedures. Refer inquiries as necessary.
• Operate various communication systems such as telephones and computers; and keep records of such communications
• Operate, and perform basic cleaning and maintenance on, office machines and equipment. Clear paper jams in copiers, scanners and printers; replace toner cartridges; and clean keyboards and screens.
• Schedule appointments and meetings using various office tools
• Perform routine processing activities, including checking forms for completeness and accuracy

This work is accomplished in accordance with applicable procedures, rules, regulations, and laws. This is a non-supervisory position.

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NYS Preferred Lists candidates, if applicable, have preference.

05/01/2025

No

https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7892

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.

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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.