Assistant to Director, Counseling Services

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking an Assistant to Director within Counseling Services. This role provides professional administrative support to the Director of Counseling Services and coordinates a range of office operations to ensure smooth daily activity.

The position focuses on supervising front office staff, managing calendars, leading departmental projects, and preparing reports to summarize assessment data, while contributing to grant identification and management as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide general oversight and management to office operations
• Manage departmental calendar and coordinate time and attendance
• Provide direct supervision to front office staff.
• Serve as the lead on a variety of departmental projects
• Provide recommendations and solutions to identified problems
• Prepare reports that summarize assessment data
• Aid in identification and management of grants

Job description

The Division of Student Life is accepting applications for the Assistant to Director position within Counseling Services. In this role, you will be responsible for providing professional administrative support to the Director of Counseling Services.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Provide general oversight and management to office operations
• Manage departmental calendar and coordinate time and attendance
• Provide direct supervision to front office staff.
• Serve as the lead on a variety of departmental projects
• Provide recommendations and solutions to identified problems
• Prepare reports that summarize assessment data
• Aid in identification and management of grants

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

About Student Life

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Learn More

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

About The University At Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.