Coordinator for Student Affairs

Job Title: Coordinator for Student Affairs

Location: Buffalo, NY.

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Education

Compensation: $21.00/Hour

Schedule: 8:30AM-5:00PM (32 hours - 4 days/week)
** In-Office

• We're looking for an organized and collaborative Coordinator, Student Affairs to help support student success and the day-to-day operations of a dynamic Student Affairs division. In this role, you'll partner with campus stakeholders, manage administrative and financial processes, coordinate student engagement initiatives, and help create a positive, student-centered campus experience.

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Coordinate Student Affairs operations, including administrative support, budgeting, purchasing, compliance, and financial processes.
• Lead the administration of student engagement programs and platforms while supporting campus events, orientation, commencement, and other student initiatives.
• Supervise graduate assistants and student employees, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, training, and timesheet approvals.
• Manage student compliance processes, divisional programs, and operational initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and external vendors to ensure seamless communication and exceptional customer service.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 2+ years of experience in administrative, organizational, and project management
• 2+ years of professional experience in higher education, administration, student affairs, operations, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in coordinating multiple projects, programs, or administrative processes simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse student populations and campus stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to cultivate productive partnerships and collaborate across departments to achieve shared goals and support student success.
• Exceptional customer service orientation and commitment to creating welcoming, student-centered experiences.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in time-sensitive or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, and organizational partners.
• Strong organizational,…