Job Details

University at Buffalo
  • Position Number: 7298477
  • Location: Buffalo, NY
  • Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants


Administrative Assistant 1, Department of Physics - NY HELPS

Position Information

Position Title: Administrative Assistant 1, Department of Physics - NY HELPS
Department: Department of Physics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60629
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Physics sector in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 that will provide departmental support. This is a customer service oriented position and requires the incumbent to provide excellent customer service to the various populations.

The responsibilities will include the following, but not limited to:
  • Serve as the administrative contact for department staff and faculty.
  • Provide administrative and reception support to the department. This includes answering the main office phone line, distributing mail, submitting work orders, and maintaining the departmental keys.
  • Work with the Department Chair on alumni outreach, crowd funding efforts, and donor thank you notes.
  • Hire and supervise work study students for the department
  • Assist with department events as needed. These include open house, accepted students day, honors symposium, undergraduate convocation ceremony, awards ceremony (may include processing awards and notifying students).

Learn more:

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.


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


Physical Demands


Salary Range
$47,695

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.


Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Nicole Hayden
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: HR Officer for Staff Affairs
Contact's Email: nhayden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0729

Posting Dates

Posted: 01/12/2026
Deadline for Applicants: 01/21/2026
Date to be filled: 02/12/2026







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