Coordinator for Student Affairs

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-driven culture

Growth opportunities

People-first environment

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator for Student Affairs to support student success and the day-to-day operations of the Student Affairs division.

This role partners with campus stakeholders, manages administrative and financial processes, coordinates student engagement initiatives, and helps create a positive, student-centered campus experience. The position is in-office in Buffalo, NY, with a schedule of 32 hours over four days per week.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title:Coordinator for Student Affairs

Employment Type:Contract to Direct

Compensation:$21.00/Hour

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

About the Opportunity:

• 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 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.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

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.

About Acara Solutions

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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 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.

What Sets You Apart:

• 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, supervisory, fiscal management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective during emergencies or rapidly changing situations.
• Personal Attributes
• Student-centered philosophy and commitment to student success.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on relationship-building and teamwork.
• Adaptability, initiative, creativity, and professionalism.
• Sense of humor and enthusiasm for contributing to a vibrant campus community.
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and operational effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of higher education environments and student development principles.
• Commitment to the University's mission and values, including supporting students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, and faith traditions.
• Student-centered philosophy and commitment to student success.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on relationship-building and teamwork.
• Adaptability, initiative, creativity, and professionalism.
• Sense of humor and enthusiasm for contributing to a vibrant campus community.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist, stoop, climb stairs, and move archival materials or office supplies.
• Frequent use of a computer and keyboard for extended periods.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.