Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State University Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants will only be contacted on an as needed basis for interviews. Please do not call to inquire about your application status.
Applicants seeking a permanent appointment must pass a NYS Civil Service exam. For information on State examinations and a tentative schedule of upcoming examinations, visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website .

Position Information

About Buffalo State

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.

Posting Date

Posting Date 04/01/2025

Department

Department Human Resource Management Office

Line Number

Line Number temporary service

Budget Title

Rank/Grade

Rank/Grade SG-6

FTE

FTE Full-Time

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Negotiating Unit

Negotiating Unit CSEA

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class

Jurisdictional Class Competitive (0)

Shift Hours

Hours will vary based on operational needs.

Department Operating Needs

Brief Job Description

This is a continuous recruitment posting to fill current and future temporary part‑time or full‑time Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) positions for up to three (3) months.
An Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) spends most of their work time performing keyboarding, data entry, chart compilation or arrangement, or tasks involving typing into computerized systems, including but not limited to: type, proofread, review, and correct correspondence, documents, records, and other written material; make appropriate corrections for format, accuracy, and validity; assist in gathering or compiling data for reports, graphs, charts, tables, or other products;

create graphs, charts, or other visual aids to display data. May also prepare routine reports or assist others in the preparation of reports, following established guidelines.

Salary = $17.35/hourly

Required Qualifications

Office Assistants 1 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. Office Assistant 1 is a non‑supervisory class found at nearly all State agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Dependability and a good attendance record.

Final date to receive applications Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants will only be contacted on an as needed basis for interviews. Please do not call to inquire about your application status.
Applicants seeking a permanent appointment must pass a NYS Civil Service exam. For information on State examinations and a tentative schedule of upcoming examinations, visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website .

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…