Job details

Staff Assistant

Position Information

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

Staff Assistant

Budget Title

Staff Assistant

Rank

SL-2

Line Number

21634

Salary Range

$44,374-$55,000

FTE

Full-Time

Negotiating Unit

UUP

FLSA

Exempt

Department Website

http://police.buffalostate.edu

Brief Job Description

The UPD Staff Assistant provides technology and administrative support to the department. They are the administrator of the department scheduling software system and as such are responsible for creating and maintaining the dashboard used by all personnel to ensure minimum staffing requirements are met and that all requested overtime for university needs or special events is covered and billed as appropriate. They will serve as the point of contact with Erie County to maintain our records management system software and also assist with the maintenance of patrol car technology. Additional focus will be on department payroll support and onboarding of new department members.

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree;
Experience in a computer-tech related position involving troubleshooting and/or installing software/hardware;
Demonstrated experience managing or assisting with the scheduling of personnel, event billing and accounts receivable procedures;

Strong customer service or training skills in a college environment;

Knowledge of computer hardware/software installation and trouble-shooting processes;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products is required, as well as a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and experience with website editing software like Drupal;
Must pass a police background check for civilian employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor Degree;
Administrative experience on a college campus could be used in place of the Bachelor’s Degree.

Anticipated Date of Hire

07/06/2023

Priority Review Date

Application Deadline Date

06/12/2023

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Contact Person

Contact Email

pedlowam@buffalostate.edu

Contact Fax

(716)878-3135

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/6911

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.

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