Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)

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Applicants will only be contacted on an as needed basis for interviews. Please do not call to inquire about your application status.

Applicants seeking a permanent appointment must pass a NYS Civil Service exam. For information on State examinations and a tentative schedule of upcoming examinations, visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website ( .

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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.

Posting Date 04/01/2025

Department Human Resource Management Office

Line Number temporary service

Budget Title Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)

Rank/Grade SG-6

FTE Full-Time

FLSA Non-Exempt

Negotiating Unit CSEA

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive (0)

Shift Hours

Hours will vary based on operational needs.

Department Operating Needs

Brief Job Description

This is a continuous recruitment posting to fill current and future temporary part-time or full-time Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) positions for up to three (3) months.

An Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) spends most of their work time performing keyboarding, data entry, chart compilation or arrangement, or tasks involving typing into computerized systems, including but not limited to: type, proofread, review, and correct correspondence, documents, records, and other written material; make appropriate corrections for format, accuracy, and validity; assist in gathering or compiling data for reports, graphs, charts, tables, or other products; create graphs, charts, or other visual aids to display data. May also prepare routine reports or assist others in the preparation of reports, following established guidelines.

Salary = $17.35/hourly

Required Qualifications

Office Assistants 1 perform entry-level clerical and office support work, including processing transactions and maintaining records in a variety of organizational settings. Any given assignment may encompass a broad or narrow range of activities. Office Assistant 1 is a non-supervisory class found at nearly all State agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Dependability and a good attendance record.

Application Deadline Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants will only be contacted on an as needed basis for interviews. Please do not call to inquire about your application status.

Applicants seeking a permanent appointment must pass a NYS Civil Service exam. For information on State examinations and a tentative schedule of upcoming examinations, visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website ( .

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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, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

New York State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161 ( , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a ( .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Buffalo State website

• Buffalo News

• Buffalo Rocket

• Challenger

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• HigherEdJobs

• Panorama Hispano News

• Employee Referral

• Other

• • All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

• I agree to comply with the college's policy.

• I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

• • Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)?

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe any office experience and computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel).

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References