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 Exceptional Education Local Title Graduate Assistant Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months Rank/Grade T8 Line Number 90010 Salary Range $3750.00/semester; $7500.00/year FTE Part-Time Negotiating Unit GSEU FLSA Exempt Department Website Brief Job Description

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

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.

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 09/01/2026 Priority Review Date Application Deadline Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person

Andrea Hoehman

Contact Email hoehmaal@buffalostate.edu Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8275 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

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