Center Administrator, Center for Climate Change and Health Equity

Buffalo, New York


Employer: University at Buffalo
Industry: Epidemiology and Environmental Health
Salary: $50000 per year
Job type: Full-Time

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Center Administrator, Center for Climate Change and Health Equity
Classification Title Staff Assistant
Department Epidemiology and Environmental Health
Posting Number P240175
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/50214
Employer State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL2

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Center for Climate Change and Health Equity ( CCCHE ) in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health ( EEH ) at the University at Buffalo (UB) is recruiting a Center Administrator to provide administrative support services to the Director and Center faculty in implementing initiatives that address the mission and goals of the Center. This individual will oversee office administration, including management of program activities, budgets, organization, and communication. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Conduct activities supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of Center programs, including development of a Strategic Plan, policies, procedures, budgets and timelines.
  • Document and maintain project development reports including meeting minutes, decisions, progress updates, schedules, budgets, and other pertinent records.
  • Plan and coordinate Center-related conferences, events, or meetings, including scheduling, communication, logistics, travel planning, and budgeting.
  • Facilitate interaction with the Center, the school, the university, and external communities of interest including global partners.
  • Support all faculty recruitment efforts, including candidate triage, scheduling, and logistical support for search committees.
  • Process personnel transactions and oversee timely onboarding of new faculty and staff.
  • Prepare and/or compile data for special reports, proposals, newsletters, websites, social media accounts, and other outreach related to the Center.
  • Provide general business support as needed to the Center/Center Director.

This position requires professional and culturally sensitive public communication skills and independent problem-solving skills, as well as the capacity to work well on team projects. We are committed to developing a diverse community of scholars, staff and students engaged with a commitment to addressing climate and health equity challenges, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds, including minority and historically marginalized groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About CCCHE
The Center for Climate Change and Health Equity ( CCCHE ), located in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, is a new initiative to tackle emerging and forecasted public health challenges caused by a changing climate. CCCHE is committed to being a dynamic and inclusive workplace incubator that promotes collaboration between faculty, staff, and students with local and global communities and stakeholders to identify practical solutions that increase resiliency to climate change and protect population health.

About the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health
The EEH has a long and outstanding record of research, teaching and service in public health, and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019. The department has research in epidemiology, health services administration and environmental health and teaches students at the undergraduate and graduate levels ( MPH , MS and PhD). The EEH administrative team is an outstanding group of dedicated professionals.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

About Buffalo, NY
Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State ( NYS ) and is located in the western region on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. NYS is a welcoming region with strong support for human rights and access to a full range of health care.

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
  • Bachelor's degree with up to 2 years of work experience in a similar position.
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team.
  • Strong proficiency in computing, especially the MS 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and file sharing/organization technologies.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing demands under deadlines.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States in a full-time capacity without visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you cannot satisfy this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree.
  • 3-5 years of experience in program management.
  • Financial budget management experience.
  • Experience in community engagement and/or public health.
  • Experience in higher education or research settings, working with faculty, staff, and students.
  • Experience with University at Buffalo policies, procedures, and systems.

Physical Demands
Salary Range $50,000
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.
Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Applications will be considered as they are received. For best consideration, please apply as soon as possible.

Additional Information
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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Jennifer Forgnone
Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers
Contact's Title Department Resource Manager
Contact's Email forgnone@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-5362

Posting Dates

Posted 05/24/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 06/07/2024
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 07/01/2024

References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicKeys.com
    • CareerExposure.com
    • CareerWomen.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • IMDiversity.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • MBACareers.com
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents

Created: 2024-06-30
Reference: P240175
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Buffalo
ZIP: 14208


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