Project Staff Assistant

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); In loco; USD 48.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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University at Buffalo seeks a Project Staff Assistant for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.

The role supports the Principal Investigator in ensuring program success through student-centered advisement, counseling, and instruction aligned to graduate admissions needs. The position emphasizes mentoring first-generation students, rigorous data management, outreach, and active involvement in campus/community service.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution in the sciences, student personnel, education, counseling, or related field and upto 2 years experience.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to mentoring and working with first generation undergraduate students
• Demonstrated skill in using technology as a management, assessment, and teaching tool.

Mansioni

• Provide student advisement and program development to help students prepare for graduate programs.
• Oversee record-keeping systems for official/unofficial reporting, program planning, development, execution, and alumni progress.
• Assist with publicity and recruitment of current and prospective participants.
• Participate and provide leadership in campus and community service.

Conoscenze

Mentoring and advising first-gen under

Technology for management/teaching

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in sciences / education / counseling

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Project Staff Assistant

Position Information

Position Title: Project Staff Assistant

Department: Ronald E Mcnair Program

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9909460 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65357

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Ronald E. McNairPost-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at the University at Buffalo(UB) seeks to hire a Project Staff Assistant. TheProject Staff Assistant, in collaboration with the PrincipalInvestigator, is responsible for the successful execution of theprogram by coordinating and facilitating meaningful learning ofprogram outcomes through student-centered advisement, counseling,and instruction aligned to the needs of graduate programadmissions, as well as success in graduate school. The ProjectStaff Assistant will encourage a culture of learning that valuesmutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning andprofessional ethics.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Student Advisement & Program Development through counselingand mentoring of student scholars focused on helping studentsdevelop the skill sets needed to excel in graduate and doctoralprograms.
• Oversee the record-keeping system that collects data requiredfor official and unofficial reporting purposes, program planning,development, execution, and evaluation and alumni progress.
• Assist with publicity and recruitment to identify, recruit, andselect current and prospective program participants.
• Participate and provide leadership in campus and communityservice.

We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experienceswill enrich and strengthen our organization.

About the Ronald E. McNairProgram

The Ronald E. McNairProgram is a federally funded TRIO program sponsoredby the US Department of Education. The program is dedicated toexcellence in scholarship and serves academically- talented, firstgeneration and low-income undergraduate students as they plan theirjourney toward earning a PhD degree. The program staff work closelywith participants as they complete their undergraduate degreerequirements with the goal of increasing the attainment of PhDdegrees by low-income, first generation college students. Forfurther information about our program, please visit our website.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affrimative Action employer, theResearch Foundation will not discriminate in its employmentpractices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran ordisability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution in the sciences,student personnel, education, counseling, or related field and upto 2 years experience.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to mentoring and working withfirst generation undergraduate students
• Demonstrated skill in using technology as a management,assessment, and teaching tool.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited institution in the sciences,student personnel, education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience developing new programming
• Experience with development and use of assessment models(formative and summative)
• External grant writing experience

Salary Range

$48,000 - $52,000

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Letitia Thomas

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Assistant Dean for Diversity

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/20/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 12/01/2026