Assistant to Director, Counseling Services

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking an Assistant to Director, Counseling Services within Counseling Services. This role provides professional administrative support to the Director of Counseling Services and helps oversee office operations.

Responsibilities include managing the departmental calendar, supervising front office staff, leading projects, and preparing assessment reports. The posting emphasizes UB's commitment to inclusive excellence and student success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or a bachelor's degree.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a health or mental health setting preferred.

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.

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant to Director, Counseling Services

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant to Director, CounselingServices

Department: Counseling Services

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9829754 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64324

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Division of Student Life is accepting applications for theAssistant to Director position within Counseling Services. In thisrole, you will be responsible for providing professionaladministrative support to the Director of CounselingServices.

Your responsibilities include:

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

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives andbackgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interestedin candidates who share this value and will work to achieve theuniversity's goals of inclusive excellence.

About Student Life

StudentLife is dedicated to creating a student-centeredenvironment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success.Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health andwellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity,inclusion, and justice,we provide transformative experiences thatempower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of StudentLife, you'll join a group of passionate professionals shared values and commitment to student success. We think big,act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we buildinclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate theachievements that shape the UB experience.

Learn more:

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

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America'sleading public research universities and a flagship of the StateUniversity of New York system, recognized for our excellence andour impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public universitydedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activityand people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home,UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourcefulthinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach othersevery day. Visit our website to learn more about University atBuffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and, in keeping with its commitment, welcomes all to applyincluding veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of experienceor bachelor's degree; a degree in business, healthadministration, allied health or mental health professions orclosely related field is required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical,project management, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a health or mental healthsetting preferred.

Salary Range

$51,261 - $54,261

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Holly Harmon

Contact's Title: Director of Counseling Services

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/15/2026