Coordinator for Student Affairs

Aleron; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider, is seeking a Coordinator for Student Affairs in Buffalo, NY. You'll support student success and the day-to-day operations of the Student Affairs division, partner with campus stakeholders, manage administrative and financial processes, and help coordinate student engagement initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, organizational skills, and a student-centered approach, with in-office schedule 32 hours over four days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years in administrative, organizational, and project management roles.
• 2+ years in higher education, student affairs, operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Student Affairs operations, including budgeting, purchasing, compliance, and financial processes.
• Lead student engagement programs and campus events.
• Supervise graduate assistants and student employees; onboarding and timesheet approvals.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, staff and external partners to ensure great service.

Skills

Administrative skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

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

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.