Senior Staff Assistant

Buffalo State College, United States

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

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About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional Professional
Department Muriel A. Howard Honors Program
Local Title Assistant Director, Muriel A. Howard Honors Program
Budget Title Senior Staff Assistant
Rank SL-3
Line Number 21309
Salary Range Competitive
FTE Full-Time
Bargaining Unit UUP
PRODiG+ Position No
Executive Position No
FLSA Exempt
Department Website
https://honors.buffalostate.edu/
Brief Job Description
Internal applications are being accepted for the position of Assistant Director for the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program. This is an internal job posting limited to active employees at SUNY Buffalo State who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Buffalo State University is not an E-Verify employer.
Position Summary: The Assistant Director of the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program will primarily focus on student recruitment, engagement, enrichment, and retention as well as supporting the initiatives and needs of the Honors Director. Primary responsibilities include:
Teach HON111 Introduction to Honors each fall semester or teach HON444 Honors Senior Seminar or other courses in specialty as needed
Supervise approximately 20 student peer mentors; supervise graduate assistant and undergraduate interns
Coordinate Honors Program events and special programming; implement and evaluate the Honors Leaders peer mentoring program; coordinate Honors Ambassadors for Admissions events and special programs; assist with all summer orientation events
Assist with recruitment and outreach for prospective and new Honors students; manage social media accounts and maintain website; develop, publish, and distribute Honors Program newsletter; coordinate weekly communications to the Honors Program students, faculty, and stakeholders; assist with outreach to Honors alumni
Assist in tracking and reviewing student progress; Assist Honors Director with data management, assessment, and reporting; Serve as first line liaison for various campus partners; Assist Honors Director with other projects as needed
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in a related area of study.
  • Experience either advising, mentoring, supervising, and/or teaching college students
  • Must have track record of engaging students in events and activities.
  • Detailed knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, and programs to build a newsletter.
  • Working knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to build and update website.
  • Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekend program events.
Preferred Qualifications
Anticipated Date of Hire 09/01/2026
Priority Review Date 08/03/2026
Application Deadline Date 08/20/2026
Open Until Filled No
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8301
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening .
Clery Statement

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