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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 School of Education

Local Title Graduate Assistant

Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months

Rank/Grade T8

Line Number 90066

Salary Range $3,000 per semester; $6,000 per academic year

FTE Part-Time

Negotiating Unit GSEU

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

https://pds.buffalostate.edu/

Brief Job Description

GA position includes tuition scholarship up to 18 credit hours (9 hrs. each semester at in-state tuition rate) for the 2025-2026 academic year.

We are looking for a graduate assistant for the Professional Development Schools Consortium ( PDS ) to:

+ Assist with meeting and retreat preparation

+ Mentor undergraduate PDS student representatives

+ Oversee and create information boards

+ Engage in research with faculty

+ Compile and edit newsletter

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

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 09/01/2025

Priority Review Date

Application Deadline Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7849

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] 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 [email protected]. 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) .

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents