University at Buffalo

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Department Staff Assistant, Biostatistics Classification Title Staff Assistant Department Biostatistics Posting Number P250114 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56974 Employer State Position Type Professional Appointment Term Term Salary Grade SL2 Position Summary

The Department Staff Assistant will report to the Department Resource Manager in the Department of Biostatistics.

The Department of Biostatistics seeks a Department Staff Assistant to join their administrative team. The Department Staff Assistant will provide support to the Biostatistics Department operations.

Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Administrative financial assistance such as procurement, expense reconciliation, faculty expense reimbursement processing, and assistance with department budget.
• Administrative support of graduate and undergraduate academic programs and activities such as class schedule management and coordination of class schedules with other university departments, room reservations, management of Department Seminar Speaker Series, and administrative management of student defenses and presentations.
• Scheduling management including that of the Chair and shared departmental spaces.
• Business support including but not limited to the preparation and coordination of faculty, student, and guest travel, assistance with department events and event planning, and department inventory management.
• Assist faculty and students with university systems including report preparation.
• Coordination and tracking of orders and requests with both internal and external vendor services including but not limited to printing, mailing, and facilities.

The Department Staff Assistant must have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve to manage competing priorities. This position requires strong interpersonal communication skills including exceptional written and verbal communication. The department seeks candidates with strong organizational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records.

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• 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 two years of responsible work experience or bachelor’s degree
• Technological skills including proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, organized, flexible, work independently, and take initiative in a professional team environment
• Demonstrated communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of responsible work experience
• Strong familiarity with SUNY policies, procedures, and management systems in higher education
• Knowledge and professional experience providing administrative and fiscal support

Physical Demands Salary Range $50,000 - $56,000 Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact's Name Joanna McCarthy Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers Contact's Title Department Resource Manager, Biostatistics Contact's Email joannamc@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-829-3691 Posted 05/01/2025 Deadline for Internal Applicants 05/15/2025 Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 07/01/2025 Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant