Research Aide - Adult Education - Perm/Prov RB #26-111

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ROOM 720 CITY HALL

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #26-111

September 9, 2026

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

POSITION: Research Aide - Permanent/Provisional

SALARY: $54,031 - $64,518

LOCATION: Office Of Equity & Governance - City Hall Floor 20, Room 2008. 65 Niagara Square., Buffalo, NY 14202

APPLICATION:

CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The incumbent is responsible for the collection of basic data used for various planning and research studies in such areas as human services, traffic flow, crime data, economic, social, educational and physical. Incumbents assist in analyzing data for preparation of various research studies or reports. Work is performed under direct supervision, however, the Research Aide exercises some latitude for independent analysis and decision in the presentation of material gathered. No supervision is exercised over employees.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Monitors and evaluates programs to insure compliance with approved contracts/grants

• performs on-site monitoring of funded agencies to determine levels of activity and number of clients served

• analyzes information obtained from on-site visits in relation to objects as stated in approved contracts

• prepares reports on progress and productivity of human service progress

• confers with public and private agencies to improve delivery of human services to those in need;

• assists in preparing reports and studies pertaining to human services programming

• Collects data needed to prepare research studies/reports in the areas of traffic accidents, parking regulations, traffic flow patterns, mechanical traffic counters

• researches availability of grants for traffic and safety improvements

• Collects data used to prepare summaries/reports in such areas as calls for police service, criminal activities and manpower workload for administrative and operational functions

• researches information and assists in revising/amending the manual of procedures and rules of conduct.

• monitors personnel history system and up-dates a needed

• Prepares charts, tables, graphs and maps

• Prepares reports and studies pertaining to specific program activity and performance

• Acts as liaison between the city and private agencies and general public

• May operate computer terminal for entering of and obtaining necessary data

• Conducts correspondence as required

• Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Working knowledge of research methods and techniques
• Ability to collect and organize data and prepare reports
• Ability to monitor and evaluate programs
• Ability to prepare written material
• Ability to understand and interpret material in tabular form
• Ability to understand and carry out direction/instructions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Open Competitive:

(A) Completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and one year of qualifying experience*

OR

(B) Graduation from High School, GED or equivalency Diploma and three (3) years of qualifying experience*

OR

(C) An equivalent combination of the foregoing as defined within the limits of A and B.

• Qualifying Experience must be full-time experience in one of the following areas:

1. gathering of data

2. planning and evaluating research studies

3. research/surveying work in compiling, storing or retrieving of information

4. mathematical research work

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

Equivalent Combination

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college, university, business/technical institute and one year of qualifying experience would be acceptable.

FINAL FILING DATE: September 16, 2026

APPROVED:

Tami Hollie McGee

Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579 .