Senior Staff Assistant

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About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city's cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school's mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional Professional

Department Financial Aid Office

Local Title Coordinator for Military and Veterans Services

Budget Title Senior Staff Assistant

Rank SL-3

Line Number TBD

Salary Range Competitive

FTE Full-Time

Negotiating Unit UUP

FLSA Exempt

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Brief Job Description

The Coordinator for Military and Veterans Services reports to the Director of Financial Aid. The Coordinator certifies and processes educational benefits, manages daily operations of the office, and coordinates outreach, recruitment, and retention initiatives that support military-aligned student access and success at Buffalo State University. This role compiles federal, state, and university statistical reporting and maintains enrollment management records and databases as needed per the Department of Veterans Affairs. This position is the university's primary School Certifying Official for military educational benefits. The Coordinator is responsible for assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of Veterans Affairs work-study students in support of ensuring compliance, student support, and excellence in service.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and progressive experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with military personnel

Anticipated Date of Hire 06/01/2026

Priority Review Date 04/22/2026

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Open Until Filled Yes

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at

Clery Statement

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New York State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161 ( , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a ( .

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Buffalo State website

• Buffalo News

• Buffalo Rocket

• Challenger

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• HigherEdJobs

• Panorama Hispano News

• Employee Referral

• Other

• * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

• I agree to comply with the college's policy.

• I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

• * This is an internal search and is limited to those employees at Buffalo State University who are currently paid from any State-appropriated funds payroll (i.e., State Funds, Income Fund Reimbursable, Residence Halls, Summer Session). Employees of the Research Foundation and the Buffalo State University Foundation are NOT State employees. Are you an employee at Buffalo State University paid from a State-appropriated funds payroll?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents