Staff Assistant, Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Position Title Staff Assistant, Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Classification Title Staff Assistant Department Educational Opportunity Program Posting Number P260100 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62399 Employer State Bargaining Unit 08 Position Type UUP Professional Professional Appointment Term Term Salary Grade SL2 Posting Detail Information Position Summary The University at Buffalo (UB) Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is seeking an energetic, highly professional Staff Assistant to join our team. Under the general direction of the Director, you will serve as liaison to and work closely with the EOP staff; oversee annual events and student programs; supervise front desk activities and student support staff; and provide the budget/finance and human resource administrative support. Key accountabilities and responsibilities Operations management - responsible for the day-to-day general office management to ensure timely and effective delivery of services. Financial support - responsible EOP financial resource related transactions across all funding sources, maintenance of EOP budget information, day-to-day procurement transaction and monthly reconciliation of transactions in compliance with all university and state guidelines across all financial systems. Human Resources support - responsible for creation of personnel appointments and supervision of work study and other hourly student employees. Program & Event support - assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of EOP programs, workshops, and activities. We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. Undergraduate Education serves an increasingly 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. For more than 50 years, the University at Buffalo's Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) has helped students overcome financial and academic barriers to attend university, earn a degree, and achieve their life goals. EOP promotes academic achievement and excellence through academic advising, collaborative learning workshops and mentoring designed to prepare students for graduate students and professional school. Learn more 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 Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced education/higher education environment working directly with students and parents. Strong administrative, customer service, and data management skills High-level organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks Proficiency in MS Office suite (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills demonstrating respect for diverse constituents. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 1 year work experience. Professional higher education experience related to working in student services Supervisory experience. Experience developing and managing annual department budgets. Prodig+ No Executive Position No Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle Salary Range $52,000 - $57,000 Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact Information Contact's Name Brenda Reed Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Administrative Assistant 1 Contact's Email bdreed@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-645-5674 Posting Dates Posted 05/14/2026 Deadline for Internal Applicants 05/28/2026 Deadline for External Applicants 06/12/2026 Date to be filled 07/01/2026 References Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant