Assistant Director for Student Affairs

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$80,000–$85,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Academic Advice, Attorney, Communication Skills, Diversity, Establish Priorities, Government, Higher Education, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Legal, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Buffalo, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2025-2026

Position Title
Assistant Director for Student Affairs

Classification Title
Senior Staff Assistant

Department
School of Law

Posting Number
P260141

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Employer
State

Bargaining Unit
08

Position Type
UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL3

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

University at Buffalo School of Law invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Student Affairs. The School of Law serves approximately 450 full-time students and has over 45 full-time faculty members.

The Assistant Director for Student Affairs supports the Vice Dean for Student Affairs with strategic planning and projects, communications, academic advising and student counseling. The Assistant Director promotes a diverse, equitable, and welcoming law school community and focuses on building student inclusion, resiliency, and success. The ability to communicate in a clear, timely, and accurate manner to law school stakeholders, students, faculty, and staff is necessary for this position, and it is also critical that the Assistant Director respect all members of the community and protect confidential information.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

Professional and Academic Advising
Student Support and Counseling
Student Government and Group Support
Supporting Student Affairs Activities and Wellness Initiatives
Representing Student Affairs in Internal/External Engagement

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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.

Minimum Qualifications
• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school or other professional degree.
• Superior and proven skills in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in an academic or professional setting.
• Experience managing people or projects and ability to take initiative to develop and keep timelines.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be proactive in offering suggestions for improving all aspects of the programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff.
• Must demonstrate patience and remain both calm and respectful during times of crisis.

Preferred Qualifications
• At least three years of professional or practice experience in higher education.
• Experience working in a law school setting.
• Successful completion of a bar exam in any state.
• Teaching experience, either full or part time in higher education.
• Experience in academic counseling or student support and prior experience in academic support/counseling.

Our University Community

Prodig+
No

Executive Position
No

Physical Demands

Occasionally assist in event set-up / break-down, including transporting tables and chairs.

Driving Requirements
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle

Salary Range
$80,000 to $85,000

Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Michael Hilburger

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Vice Dean for Student Affairs

Contact's Email
mbh7@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-6692

Posting Dates

Posted
06/29/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants
06/13/2026

Deadline for External Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
08/03/2026

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Assistant Director for Student Affairs

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

About the Company

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