Office Assistant ; NY HELPS), VPSL Health and Wellness

Position: Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), VPSL Health and Wellness
Fiscal Year  Position Title Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), VPSL Health and Wellness Classification Title Office Assistant 1 Department VPSL Health & Wellness Posting Number C260019 Posting Link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employer State Appointment Type Classified Appointment Term Permanent/Contingent Permanent Classified Position Type NY HELPS Temporary Until Salary Grade SG06

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Division of Student life is accepting applications for the Office Assistant 1 position to support the Assistant Vice President for Health & Wellness and work closely with the Wellness Team. In this role, you will perform entry-level clerical and office support work, including processing transactions and maintaining records in a variety of organizational settings. Any given assignment may encompass a broad or narrow range of activities.

As Office Assistant 1, your responsibilities include:

* Provide general office support for the AVP for Health & Wellness

* Perform basic responsibilities including calculations, keyboarding, document preparations, record keeping, filing, mail, inventory, and data entry and verification.

* Work closely with the Operations Staff Assistant to assist as appropriate in HR, purchasing, travel, and budget processes.

* As needed and as directed, contact various internal and external parties to obtain information.

* Enter data and information into and retrieve data and information from computerized systems.

About Student Life

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities-student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice-we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you'll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success.

We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

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.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university's goals of inclusive excellence.

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).There are no minimum qualifications for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated ability to work independently.

* Strong problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Experience with UB systems and software.

Physical Demands Salary Range $36,232 Additional Salary Information Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday Work Hours

8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Scheduled Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Jessica Collins Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Assistant to the Director of Counseling Services Contact's Email jcollin Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted 02/23/2026 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be Filled 03/26/2026