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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.

Department Exceptional Education

Local Title Graduate Assistant

Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months

Rank/Grade T8

Line Number 90010

Salary Range $2500 per semester; $5000 per academic year

FTE Part-Time

Negotiating Unit GSEU

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

exceptionaleducation.buffalostate.edu

Brief Job Description

The Exceptional Education Department is seeking a graduate assistant to:

• Assist in preparations for Advisement Week, campus Week of Welcome, new student orientations, information sessions, awards ceremonies and student presentations

• Assist with coordination of USG student group events

• Assist in maintaining social media presence

• Assist with design and assembly of departmental bulletin boards and glass showcases

• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of joint departmental events (brown bags, etc.) and faculty meetings

• Conduct academic research

• Develop and facilitate seminars and presentations

• Complete written articles or reports

• Compile and edit newsletters

• Collaborate with unit faculty and staff on projects

• The assistant may, under the direction of the dean’s office, be asked to serve as a student representative on teacher education related committees.

GA position includes tuition scholarship up to 18 credit hours (9 hrs fall 2024; 9 hrs spring 2025) for the 2024-2025 academic year. The position requires 20 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

Current or entering full-time (6 credit hours) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State University. Demonstrate knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office programs. Demonstrate ability to successfully navigate and communicate on web-based platforms. Demonstrate knowledge and use of various social media programs. Demonstrate excellent organization and communication skills, especially the ability to write clearly and effectively. Demonstrate ability to work well in a collaborative professional higher education office.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing articles, descriptive essays, and/or reports. Experience using graphic design programs such as the Adobe Creative Suite. Education background.

Anticipated Date of Hire 09/01/2024

Priority Review Date

Application Deadline Date 08/03/2024

Open Until Filled No

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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7518

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 warnesje@buffalostate.edu 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

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.

New York State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161 (https://goer.ny.gov/executive-order-161-1) , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/194-A) .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

• I agree to comply with the college's policy.

• I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

• • Are you a current or entering full-time (6 credit hours minimum) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State College?

• Yes

• No

  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

  Optional Documents