UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Accessibility Resources in Buffalo, NY

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Position Information

Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Accessibility Resources
Classification Title Office Assistant 1
Department Accessibility Resources
Posting Number C260037
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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 within Accessibility Resources. In this role, you will perform office support and clerical functions to support the needs of the department.

  • Serve as the main customer service representative for the office; provide professional, prompt, courteous service to clients, visitors, callers, and staff
  • Obtain information regarding students’ eligibilty for services, schedule appointments and check-in students
  • Process course exams and provide administrative support for the department
  • Work collaboratively with staff, graduate-level employees and student assistants
  • Perform clerical duties, assist with daily office operations and train student assistants
  • Utilize computer technology to maintain and enter comprehensive files for individual students ensuring accuracy and strict FERPA compliance

The successful candidate will have computer skills, the ability to think critically to solve problems, and strong communication skills. They are able to handle all information with a high level of confidentiality and can provide helpful and courteous service to students, staff, parents, and other members of the University 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.

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.

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
  • Two years of experience working in an office setting providing administrative support
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • The ability to multi-task
Physical Demands
Salary Range $36,232
Additional Salary Information
Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Scheduled Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Job Type Full-Time
Campus As Assigned
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 Brendan Stapley
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Director
Contact's Email bstapley@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-5587
Posting Dates

Posted 04/09/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be Filled 06/18/2026
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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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
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Documents Needed To Apply
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Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
The Division of Student Life is accepting applications for the Office Assistant 1 position within Accessibility Resources. In this role, you will perform office support and clerical functions to support the needs of the department. Serve as the main customer service representative for the office; provide professional, prompt, courteous service to clients, visitors, callers, and staff Obtain information regarding students’ eligibilty for services, schedule appointments and check-in students Process course exams and provide administrative support for the department Work collaboratively with staff, graduate-level employees and student assistants Perform clerical duties, assist with daily office operations and train student assistants Utilize computer technology to maintain and enter comprehensive files for individual students ensuring accuracy and strict FERPA compliance The successful candidate will have computer skills, the ability to think critically to solve problems, and strong communication skills. They are able to handle all information with a high level of confidentiality and can provide helpful and courteous service to students, staff, parents, and other members of the University 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. 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. 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 Two years of experience working in an office setting providing administrative support Strong communication and organizational skills The ability to multi-task Physical Demands Salary Range $36,232 Additional Salary Information Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Scheduled Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Job Type Full-Time Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts
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