Business Operations/HR Assistant

About This Role

The University at Buffalo Office of the Provostseeks a Business Operations/HR Assistant to provide exceptional service and finance and human resources business support for multiple areas reporting up to the Provost, with a strong focus on compliance, sustainability and transparent reporting. Working in a team environment, the Business Operations/HR Assistant works collaboratively to:

• Serve as a liaison to advise departments on human resources, finance, and procurement requests and transactions.
• Prepare human resources and financial requests and transactions to ensure compliance with budgets, policies, and University guidelines.
• Initiate, track, and monitor transactions and assist with the onboarding process for staff, students, volunteers, and outside contractors.
• Utilize the UB systems to perform needed finance and human resources transactions and reporting as requested and provide customer service to address common questions regarding purchasing, human resources, payroll, and travel.
• Provide input for the development of unit\-level policies and procedures.

We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. Academic Affairs serves a 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.

The Provost VP/Decanal is a collaborative group of university support services and programs that shape and enhance the educational experience for all UB students, from first\-time freshmen to seasoned PhD candidates. Our units uphold the University at Buffalo’s commitment to academic excellence through program development and approval, assessment and program review, and stewardship of support services across the university.

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• 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

• Bachelors degree with one (1\) year of responsible work experience in an administrative setting. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial and/or account management practices and principles including budget creation and account reconciliation.
• Must be able to work independently and exhibit good judgment. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload while ensuring multiple simultaneous projects are completed within expected deadlines.
• Experience working with MS Office, Outlook, and other similar software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3\+ years of responsible work experience in an administrative setting.
• Experience in finance or personnel administration.
• Experience within higher education.
• Experience with SIRI, ePTF, UBJobs, eReq, Shop Blue, Concur preferred.

Physical Demands

Salary Range $34,200 \- $37,200

Additional Salary Information

Job Type Part\-Time

Campus North Campus

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