Assistant to Director, Counseling Services

SUNY University at Buffalo, United States

Updated: about 1 hour ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Assistant to Director, Counseling Services
Classification Title Staff Assistant
Department Counseling Services
Posting Number P260202
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64324
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL2

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
The Division of Student Life is accepting applications for the Assistant to Director position within Counseling Services. In this role, you will be responsible for providing professional administrative support to the Director of Counseling Services.
Your responsibilities include:
  • Provide general oversight and management to office operations
  • Manage departmental calendar and coordinate time and attendance
  • Provide direct supervision to front office staff.
  • Serve as the lead on a variety of departmental projects
  • Provide recommendations and solutions to identified problems
  • Prepare reports that summarize assessment data
  • Aid in identification and management of grants


Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.
About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.
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.

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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or bachelor’s degree; a degree in business, health administration, allied health or mental health professions or closely related field is required.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of one year of experience in a health or mental health setting preferred.
Our University Community
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $51,261 - $54,261
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.
Job Type Full-Time
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information


Contact's Name Holly Harmon
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Director of Counseling Services
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-829-3545

Posting Dates


Posted 09/15/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 09/29/2026
Deadline for External Applicants 10/14/2026
Date to be filled

References


Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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