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Curriculum Assistant, Department of Biochemistry

University at Buffalo

Job Description

Fiscal Year

2025-2026

Position Title

Curriculum Assistant, Department of Biochemistry

Classification Title

Staff Assistant

Department

Biochemistry

Posting Number

P250220

Posting Link

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58997

Employer

State

Professional Appointment Term

Term

Salary Grade

SL2

Position Summary

The Curriculum Assistant for the Department of Biochemistry provides comprehensive administrative and academic support to faculty, staff, and students, with responsibilities spanning graduate and undergraduate program assistance, event management, and department operations. In this position, you will be responsible for:

Academic Support for Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
  • Assist under supervision of the Assistant to the Chair and Program Director all student services at the master’s graduate level
  • Advise students regarding curriculum and university policies
  • Act as key communicator with Director’s of Undergraduate and Graduate Education, Program Administrator.
  • Assess applicant admissions eligibility and process admissions based on Director’s decision.
  • Assign faculty advisors and run academic advisement reports

Departmental Administrative Support
  • Serve as point of contact for faculty, staff, and students to provide support for seminar programs, events, teaching evaluations, and student awards
  • Maintain a “master document” of all scheduled seminars for each academic year
  • Arrange Travel and accommodations
  • Prepare itineraries; solicit faculty to meet with speakers based on faculty host’s recommendations

Learn more:

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 OR Associate Degree with 2 years of related experience
  • Requires experience with Microsoft Office Suite products

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in administrative support in an academic institution
  • Knowledge of UB Administrative policies and management systems: HUB, Slate, SIRI, ePTF, Travel

Salary Range

$51,261 - $58,000

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

Downtown Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact's Name

Beth O'Brocta

Contact's Title

Assistant to Chair

Contact's Email

eobrocta@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone

716-829-3069

Posted

09/11/2025

Deadline for Internal Applicants

09/25/2025

Deadline for External Applicants

10/10/2025

Date to be filled

10/16/2025

Number of References Required

2

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