Undergraduate Studies Coordinator, CAS Arts and Humanities Sector

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is hiring an Undergraduate Studies Coordinator in the CAS Arts and Humanities Sector. The role supports undergraduate students in the Department of Earth Sciences from application and admission through to graduation, acting as the department's brand ambassador to students, faculty and alumni.

It also provides administrative support to the REU program at the Center for Geological and Climate Hazards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; associate degree with 2 years related experience acceptable.
• Excellent written and oral communication; customer service skills.
• Familiarity with HUB and SLATE systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support undergraduate students from application through graduation.
• Give lab tours to prospective students at undergraduate events.
• Assist the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department Chair, and Academic Advisor with recruitment and student management.
• Serve as the department's brand ambassador to students, faculty, alumni and other constituents.
• Collaborate with the college-wide Undergraduate Support team on policies and procedures.
• Handle applications, cohort scheduling, and accommodation support for the REU program.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree with related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

University at Buffalo is hiring an Undergraduate Studies Coordinator, CAS Arts and Humanities Sector. The role supports undergraduate students in the Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, from application and admission through to graduation. The coordinator also acts as the department's brand ambassador to students, faculty, and alumni and provides administrative support to the Research Experience for Undergraduates program of the Center for Geological and Climate Hazards.

Highlights

• Support new and transfer undergraduate students from application through the admission cycle, acceptance, arrival, and conferral of their degree.
• Give lab tours to prospective students and represent the department at undergraduate events such as open house and accepted student day.
• Assist the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Department Chair, and the Academic Advisor with student recruitment and student management.
• Serve as the department's brand ambassador, strengthening relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and other internal and external constituents.
• Work with the college-wide Undergraduate Support team to maintain policies and procedures.
• Handle applications, cohort scheduling, and accommodation support for the Research Experience for Undergraduates program at the Center for Geological and Climate Hazards.
• Bachelor's degree required, though an associate degree with 2 years of directly related experience may be considered in its place.
• Effective written and oral communication, customer service skills that hold up in stressful situations, and strong computing skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Administrative experience in an academic setting and familiarity with the HUB and SLATE university systems are preferred.
• Salary of $54,090 for a full-time, term professional appointment on North Campus.