The UB Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences (CIGBS) is seeking to add a Project Assistant to provide information technology (IT) support. The CIGBS, headquartered in the UB Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences (CBLS), conducts innovative research and fosters collaborations in new areas of drug development, therapeutics research health system capacity building and workforce development. CIGBS is proud of the impact that our global partnerships have had on the biomedical research and healthcare implementation capacity building efforts in low to middle income countries and we are continuously developing and growing our program in Buffalo. CIGBS actively participates in many undergraduate, graduate and health profession programs by providing lectures and experiential opportunities, and also interfaces these activities with industry partners.
Job Duties:
Contribute to CIGBS website content for all research and education materials and training activities.
Contribute to CIGBS operations and administration team to function as IT liaison between trainees, UB SPPS, UB CIT staff and external partners for website content for existing and new programs.
Contribute to operations and administration team to compile website content as needed for reports, presentations and grant application.
Interface with internal and external staff to support all activities necessary to complete tasks; Communicate with program faculty, staff, and scholars as needed to obtain information about projects for website content.
Other project-related responsibilities as assigned.
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. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
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.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Must have moderate computer skills with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
Must be willing to learn new website content management software and participate in additional workshops/seminars as needed to gain new skills
Must have demonstrated planning and organizational skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively and independently
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Zoom, WebEx and similar collaborative platforms
Accommodating disposition and comfort with fast-paced, ever-changing environment
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society.
UB 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.
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.