About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional
Professional
Department
University Police
Local Title
Senior Staff Assistant
Budget Title
Senior Staff Assistant
Salary Range
$50,148-$65,000
Department Website
http://police.buffalostate.edu
Brief Job Description
The UPD Senior Staff Assistant provides significant administrative support to the department. They are primarily focused on managing the department’s accreditation status with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, submitting and tracking all departmental purchases and formatting / maintaining departmental written directives, as well as supervising the University Police Student Assistant program. Additional focus will be on assisting with department-wide projects as well as maintaining the department’s presence on social media.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree;
- Administrative support experience on a college campus;
- Familiarity with a state- or nation-wide accreditation program;
- Demonstrated experience with procurement processing;
- High level knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat;
- Must have demonstrable experience with multi-tasking high level duties;
- Must pass a police background check for civilian employees.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those who have experience with state systems and those who are trained as an NYS DCJS Accreditation Manager. Masters Degree, demonstrated experience with a state- or nation-wide accreditation program, supervisory experience preferred.
Anticipated Date of Hire
06/26/2023
Application Deadline Date
06/12/2023
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Email
pedlowam@buffalostate.edu
Contact Fax
(716)878-3135
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/6899
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at kawalel@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
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