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 Continuing Professional Studies Local Title Graduate Assistant Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months Rank/Grade T8 Line Number 92905 Salary Range $3750 per semester FTE Part-Time Negotiating Unit GSEU FLSA Exempt Department Website

https://continuingstudies.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.

Buffalo State University partners with Middle Early College High School and DaVinci High School (both Buffalo Public Schools) to host upper division high school students to take college level courses. This graduate assistantship will support the Dual Enrollment office in facilitating a collegiate experience for these students.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and check in dual enrollment students to ensure engagement, participation and student safety.
• Maintain regular communication with students to support their academic success.
• Facilitate and assist in workshops focused on college readiness, academic skills, and career exploration.
• Collaborate with the Dual Enrollment team to develop and implement student engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and progress.
• Provide general administrative support to the Dual Enrollment team as needed.

Required Qualifications

Current or entering full-time (6 credit hours) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State College.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with youth; experience with urban youth populations strongly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in education, counseling, student services, or a related field.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to supporting diverse student populations.

Anticipated Date of Hire 08/31/2026 Priority Review Date Application Deadline Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person

Tristin Salter

Contact Email saltertj@buffalostate.edu Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8396 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.eduor 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.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

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