Staff Assistant, Gifted Math Program

Staff Assistant, Gifted Math Program

Position Information

Position Title: Staff Assistant, Gifted Math Program
Department: Gifted Math Program
Job Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

The Gifted Math Program housed under the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo is seeking to hire a Gifted Math Program Staff Assistant who will be reliable and competent at general office skills and able to post and share items on program social media sites. Candidate should be able to communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse populations.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Assisting with updating records.
• Assisting with events, including staff events, new student orientation, math contests, and graduation.
• Assisting with preparation and mailing of documents including newsletters, admissions mailings, and grade reports to schools.
• Completing general office tasks such as supply ordering, filing, shredding, and processing mail.
• Posting and sharing items on social media.

We seek someone with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Additionally, the candidate should have strong attention to detail, policy, process and procedure.

This position is part time. Hours will be Monday & Wednesday, approximately 10 hours per week.
This position requires candidates pass a background check.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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

Associate degree with 2 years of experience or bachelors degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Social media or Mathematics Education background

Physical Demands

Once or twice a year would need to help distribute books to students. This will include using a cart and dolly to move books. You will be required to take the books off the cart and dolly to distribute them. Boxes of books are about 50 lbs each.

Salary Range

$25.00 per hour

Special Instructions Summary

For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

This position is part time usually 2 days per week (10 hours per week).

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Anne Izydorczak
Contact's Title: Gifted Math Program Co-Director
Contact's Email: aemartin@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4467

Posting Dates

Posted: 04/15/2026
Date to be filled: 06/01/2026