Position at Buffalo State College

Senior Staff Assistant
Buffalo State College
Buffalo NY

Buffalo State College (BSC) invites applications for the position of
senior staff assistant to the Director of the college's Art
Conservation Department.  The department is a three-year master's
degree program offering instruction in the theory and practice of
the conservation of works of art and other cultural objects. Working
under the direction of the Director, the appointee will  be
responsible for initiating, prioritizing, and managing multiple
administrative and project-related tasks to include budget
management; coordination of external communications; researching and
assisting with the preparation of grant proposals; event planning;
and coordinating facilities maintenance.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and have two or more years
of professional experience in higher education and or the museum
environment. Experience with budget and office operations are
essential as are excellent communication and organizational skills,
and the ability to provide positive support to faculty, staff and
students.  Also required are demonstrated fluency in a variety of
software programs including MS Word, Excel, Access and/or other
database management and desktop publishing software, and commitment
to the college mission.  Preference will be given to applicants with
graduate course work in conservation or a related field, experience
in accounting/business communications, and/or experience working
with professionals and educators in art conservation.  Experience
with desktop publishing and web design is also desirable.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three current
letters of recommendation, and transcripts to:

    Personnel/Search Committee
    Art Conservation Department
    Buffalo State College
    1300 Elmwood Ave.
    Buffalo NY 14222-1095
    USA

BSC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.


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