Project Assistant, Nursing

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Position Title Project Assistant, Nursing

Classification Title Project Staff Assistant

Department Nursing Office of Research

Posting Number R260174

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65439

Employer Research Foundation

Position Type RF Professional

Job Type Full-Time

Appointment Term

Salary Grade E.99

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary The Project Assistant for the Nursing Success Scholars Program will provide essential administrative and operational support for a federally funded initiative designed to promote nursing student recruitment, retention, academic success, and workforce readiness. Working closely with the Project Director, Project Coordinator, and project team, the Project Assistant will support day-to-day project operations.

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling
• Communications
• Participant tracking
• Recordkeeping
• Purchasing and budget documentation
• Data collection
• Reporting activities

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.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (and up to 2 years in related experience) in business administration, higher education, public health, nursing, education, or a related field.
• The education and experience requirements described may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing administrative or operational support for projects or programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; proficiency with Microsoft Office and database or electronic record-management systems; and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in higher education, healthcare, or a grant-funded environment.
• Experience working with students or student-support programs; maintaining participant or program databases; coordinating meetings, workshops, or events; processing purchasing, budget, or participant-support documentation; and assisting with data collection and program reporting.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, students, university departments, healthcare organizations, or community partners is preferred.

Our University Community

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range $60,000 - $62,000

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 37.5 hours per week

Campus South Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary All application materials must be submitted online through UB Jobs.

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Lynn Emminger

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title Asst Dir HR and Facilities Mgr

Contact's Email emmingly@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone 716-829-6807

Posting Dates

Posted 10/22/2026

Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of references required 1

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant