P250231 - Coordinator, Student Staff - Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs
Position Summary:
The Division of Student Life is accepting applications for the Coordinator, Student Staff role within Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs (OTPP). In this role, you will serve as a key member of the OTPP team responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and enhancing “New to UB” programs and initiatives designed to help incoming undergraduate students transition successfully to the University at Buffalo.
In this role, your primary responsibility is managing and supervising Orientation and UB Welcome student leader staff teams. Additional responsibilities include:
- Assisting with program implementation and supporting the development, evaluation, and improvement of the New to UB experience; and
- Contributing to the overall success of Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs, and engaging with/contributing to the profession at large.
Due to the nature of our work, some evening and weekends will be required.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community
About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Equivalent of at least 2 years working in higher education (post-undergraduate)
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of student development theory, and its application to orientation and transition programming and to supervision of students
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest and competence in working with culturally diverse students
- Highly organized with the ability to take ownership of projects and manage competing priorities within expected deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or closely related field
- Experience working with university orientation or transition programming
Physical Qualifications:
The role requires the incumbent to occasionally move tables/boxes or other equipment. The ability to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds is required.
FTE: 1.0
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.