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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 Residence Life Office

Local Title Graduate Assistant

Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months

Rank/Grade T8

Line Number 91013 & 91004

Salary Range $8,000

FTE Part-Time

Negotiating Unit GSEU

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

https://residencelife.buffalostate.edu

Brief Job Description

Two (2) positions are available.

These positions come with a tuition scholarship that will cover upto 9 credits of tuition at the in-state rate.

The Graduate Assistant (GA) is an experienced graduate staff position that is utilized in halls to support programming and retention initiatives in the complex. This position is designed for a 20 hour per week work commitment for 10 months with the possibility of summer employment. GA’s are expected to live on-campus in an assigned apartment within the residence halls. GA’s are provided with a tuition waiver of up to 9 credits of in-state tuition per semester, meal plan, and a stipend of $8000/year.

Responsibilities include creating a positive living community amongst the building, supervising a student staff, tracking programming efforts, and hearing low level conduct cases. This position participates in an on-call rotation.

Required Qualifications

Current or entering full-time (6 credit hours) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State University. This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills; the candidate must exhibit professionalism and the ability to work successfully within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with prior residence hall or student leadership experience at the undergraduate level.

Anticipated Date of Hire 07/21/2025

Priority Review Date 04/04/2025

Application Deadline Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Contact Person

Alex Matiash

Contact Email matiasal@buffalostate.edu

Contact Fax

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7791

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.

Clery Statement

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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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