Graduate Assistant 10 Months

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About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is the largest comprehensive college in the State University of New York system. As a civic, urban, and engaged campus community, we pride ourselves as having small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities. We are a diverse and inclusive college committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to transform lives, to empower students to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, and professional studies, each year nearly 10,000 students choose Buffalo State for its broad array of high-quality academic programs, diverse and creative environment, hands-on learning opportunities, affordable SUNY tuition, NCAA Division III athletics, and prime location in Buffalo's cultural corridor. We welcome applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Department Global Engagement Local Title Graduate Assistant Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months Rank/Grade T8 Line Number 90001 Salary Range 7,500 FTE Part-Time Negotiating Unit GSEU FLSA Exempt Department Website

http://isss.buffalostate.edu

Brief Job Description

This position comes with a tuition scholarship that will cover up to 9 credits of tuition per semester at the in-state rate.

The Graduate Assistant for Global Engagement will support Buffalo State's commitment of internationalization and student support services to our students.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the coordination of international student programming such as Cultural Café, Workshops and cultural events.
• Execute assessment tool each semester, launch survey, follow up on completion and compile data for Director.
• Participate in new international student orientation August 25-27 and January 21-22. Helping with check in, campus tour, answering student questions, attending all required sessions and eating with the new students to engage in relationship building.
• Serve as a resource for incoming students who are assimilating to the Buffalo State University Community. Answering phone calls and emails while working office hours.
• Assist with accepted student questions and participate in virtual presentations prior to student's arrival into the US.
• Participate in some online professional development workshops to stay updated on current visa and immigration trends.
• Work closely with GE professional staff and work-study students on various projects. This will include helping to supervise undergraduate students.
• Work and assist the GE staff in other aspects of the program, as needed.
• Be available to work occasional nights and the week before classes begin
• Have an understanding of studying in another culture and strong organizational skills-attention to detail is extremely important in this position.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written), including an interest in developing writing and public speaking skills, has Interest in working with diverse populations and students where English may not be their first language.
• Experience in supporting new international students with their transition to studying in the US.

Required Qualifications

Student must be enrolled and maintain full-time status in a Master's program at SUNY Buffalo State (minimum 6 credit hours per semester, 9 credits for international applicants) for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer proficiency (database management/word processing/Excel) and social media experience, Experience organizing and planning small engagement activities, Speaks more than one language.

Anticipated Date of Hire 08/24/2026 Priority Review Date Application Deadline Date 07/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person

Tricia Herritt

Contact Email herrittl@buffalostate.edu Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8246 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 204, (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.

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• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

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