"Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), VPSL Health and Wellness"

Position Information

Position Title: Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), VPSL Health and Wellness

Department: VPSL Health & Wellness

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61301

Job Type: Full-Time

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.

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.

Salary Range

$36,232

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jessica Collins
Contact's Title: Assistant to the Director of Counseling Services
Contact's Email: jcollin@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0342

Posting Dates

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