Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Customer Service Administration

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Establish Priorities, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Order Processing, Publications, User Documentation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
Today
Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2026-2027

Position Title
Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Customer Service Administration

Classification Title
Office Assistant 1

Department
Customer Service Administration

Posting Number
C260068

Posting Link


Employer
State

Bargaining Unit
02 - CSEA (Admin)

Appointment Type

Classified Appointment Term
Permanent

Classified Position Type
NY HELPS

Temporary Until

Salary Grade
SG06

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo is hiring for Office Assistant 1to perform office support and clerical work to meet the requirements of university programs. The successful candidate will provide support to the Facilities Operations Customer Service Department.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Maintain manual and electronic records
  • Handling key requests and issuing keys
  • Answer questions pertaining to the campus key policy and handle lost keys
  • Act as a Customer Service Representative to be a single point of contact for University faculty/staff for various types of maintenance requests and assist with the coordination of customer quotes
  • Draft and sending campus-wide notifications
  • Generate Work Orders and entering labor and material usage
  • Run reports as needed
  • Gather, compile, and prepare data from manual or automated files and other sources for various reports, publications, records, or other external or internal communications
  • Respond to questions concerning the operation of the unit or program area
  • Write responses to correspondence
  • Other duties as assigned
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Additional Information:
  1. Learn about our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  2. Learn more about what it looks like to be a part of the University at Buffalo community.
  3. Begin your career with us through the NY HELPSprogram.

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

Candidates must effectively demonstrate:
  • Their skills and competency for this position as detailed in this job description
  • An ability to effectively communicate with a broad and diverse population
  • Effective and positive customer service skills
  • An ability to understand and follow written policy and/or oral instructions
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
  • Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
  • Customer Service experience desirable.


Our University Community

Prodig+
No

Executive Position
No

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle

Salary Range
$36,232

Additional Salary Information

Work Days
Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

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
Kevin Godwin

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Customer Service Manager

Contact's Email
kevingod@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-0939

Posting Dates

Posted
07/09/2026

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be Filled

About the Company

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University at Buffalo