Graduate Assistant 10 Months

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

Department Continuing Professional Studies

Local Title

Local Title Graduate Assistant

Budget Title

Rank/Grade

Rank/Grade T8

Line Number

Line Number 92905

Salary Range

FTE

FTE Part-Time

Negotiating Unit

Negotiating Unit GSEU

FLSA

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.
Buffalo State University partners with Middle Early College High School and DaVinci High School (both Buffalo Public Schools) to host upper division high school students to take college level courses. This graduate assistantship will support the Dual Enrollment office in facilitating a collegiate experience for these students.

• Monitor and check in dual enrollment students to ensure engagement, participation and student safety.
• Maintain regular communication with students to support their academic success.
• Facilitate and assist in workshops focused on college readiness, academic skills, and career exploration.
• Collaborate with the Dual Enrollment team to develop and implement student engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and progress.
• Provide general administrative support to the Dual Enrollment team as needed.

Current or entering full-time (6 credit hours) matriculated graduate student at Buffalo State College.

• Experience working with youth; experience with urban youth populations strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in education, counseling, student services, or a related field.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to supporting diverse student populations.

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 Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, Cleveland Hall 204, .

Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje or call .

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter