Graduate Assistant 10 Months

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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 Student Accessibility Services
Local Title Graduate Assistant
Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months
Rank/Grade T8
Line Number 90071
Salary Range $3750
FTE Part-Time
Negotiating Unit GSEU
FLSA Exempt
Department Website 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.
Facilitate individualized support meetings for participating students with the guidance of the Learning and Accommodations Specialist (70%)
Facilitate events focused on students with disabilities, including Student Empowerment Day and the Delta Alpha Pi Internal Honor Society Initiation (10%)
Assist in the creation of new objectives of the Continual Support Program (when applicable) (5%)
Learn about all aspects of disability service and office functions (15%)
Required Qualifications Current or entering full-time (6 credit hours) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State College.
Preferred Qualifications Higher Education Administration, Education (all) or related fields preferred but not required. We urge any graduate students to apply. Applicants capable of working two years with us is preferred.
Ability to work independently, with high attention to detail, and under minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate and problem-solve with positive results.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students.
Availability during hours of operation required (8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Working knowledge of student management systems or the desire to learn.
Anticipated Date of Hire 08/31/2026
Priority Review Date Application Deadline Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person Sumana Silverheels
Contact Email gustafag@buffalostate.edu
Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting 8191
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 or call (716) 878-4822.
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