Administrative Assistant, Upward Bound Program

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo, (UBP), is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant who provide a full range of administrative support activities. Reporting to the Director, the administrative assistant will be responsible for general administrative office support, routine data entry, budget and financial support, and assist with the preparation and planning for programming and events. The successful candidate will serve as the initial point of contact in the UBP office and have excellent inter-personal skills.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities include :

• Complete all data entry, maintain and update the project’s database (BLUMEN), and assist the project Director with the preparation of the Annual Performance Report (APR), audit reports, and any other required US DOE, University, and Departmental reports.
• Respond to student inquiries about programs and issues, maintain departmental files, assist with budget and financial management, collects and maintains documents required for monthly reconciliations.
• Collaborate with program staff on strategic initiatives and program planning, as well as, special projects and other activities that further the mission and visibility of the Upward Bound Program and Cora P. Maloney Center.
• Supports the program by performing all other duties as assigned by the Director, maintaining high levels of accuracy, a professional demeanor, appropriate levels of confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service.

The which is part of the at the University at Buffalo is a Federal TRIO Program under the United States Department of Education (, designed to encourage and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to improve their performance and motivation to pursue a post-secondary education. The University at Buffalo was established in 1967 as a high school to college transitional service for students who are income-eligible and / or first in their family to receive a bachelor’s. The UBP continues to provide a rigorous academic program in an educational climate that emphasizes empathy, compassion, social awareness and a sense of belonging to address the whole student.

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Physical Demands n / a Salary Range $20,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours 18.75 hours per week Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification