Staff Assistant, Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,000–$57,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Administrative Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Collaborative Learning, Communication Skills, Customer Service Management, Data Management, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Support, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, Funding, Higher Education, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multicultural, Office Management, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Evaluation, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Service Delivery, Student Services, Time Management
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
Today
Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2025-2026

Position Title
Staff Assistant, Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

Classification Title
Staff Assistant

Department
Educational Opportunity Program

Posting Number
P260100

Posting Link


Employer
State

Bargaining Unit
08

Position Type
UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL2

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB) Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is seeking an energetic, highly professional Staff Assistant to join our team. Under the general direction of the Director, you will serve as liaison to and work closely with the EOP staff; oversee annual events and student programs; supervise front desk activities and student support staff; and provide the budget/finance and human resource administrative support.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
  • Operations management - responsible for the day-to-day general office management to ensure timely and effective delivery of services.
  • Financial support - responsible EOP financial resource related transactions across all funding sources, maintenance of EOP budget information, day-to-day procurement transaction and monthly reconciliation of transactions in compliance with all university and state guidelines across all financial systems.
  • Human Resources support - responsible for creation of personnel appointments and supervision of work study and other hourly student employees.
  • Program & Event support - assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of EOP programs, workshops, and activities.
We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. Undergraduate Education serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons, and our employees, services and policies strive to honor and reflect this diversity. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply.

For more than 50 years, the University at Buffalo's Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) has helped students overcome financial and academic barriers to attend university, earn a degree, and achieve their life goals. EOP promotes academic achievement and excellence through academic advising, collaborative learning workshops and mentoring designed to prepare students for graduate students and professional school.

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

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced education/higher education environment working directly with students and parents.
  • Strong administrative, customer service, and data management skills
  • High-level organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook)
  • Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills demonstrating respect for diverse constituents.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree with 1 year work experience.
  • Professional higher education experience related to working in student services
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Experience developing and managing annual department budgets.


Prodig+
No

Executive Position
No

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle

Salary Range
$52,000 - $57,000

Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Brenda Reed

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Administrative Assistant 1

Contact's Email
bdreed@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-5674

Posting Dates

Posted
05/14/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants
05/28/2026

Deadline for External Applicants
06/12/2026

Date to be filled
07/01/2026

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

About the Company

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University at Buffalo