Graduate Assistant 10 Months Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information 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. Department Civic and Community Engagement Local Title Graduate Assistant for Civic and Community Engagement Budget Title Graduate Assistant 10 Months Rank/Grade T8 Line Number 90001 Salary Range $2750 FTE Part-Time Negotiating Unit GSEU FLSA Exempt Department Website http://cce.buffalostate.edu Brief Job Description The Graduate Assistant for Civic & Community Engagement will support Buffalo State’s deep civic and community engagement work. Responsibilities will include: + Assist in the coordination of community-engaged learning activities such as facilitating student service-learning orientations, supporting community partners’ classroom presentations, facilitating SUNY Service-Learning Agreements, and conducting community partner site visits. + Collaborate to expand community engagement website presence, social media, and other communication tools and educational resources to campus and community constituents. + Assist with civic and community engagement event planning (e.g., service days, Celebration of Community Engagement). + Assist with the coordination and communication efforts of the Community Partnership Council and/or the WNY Service-Learning Coalition. + Attend staff meetings, community-engaged learning meetings, and meetings with supervisor on a weekly basis. + Work closely with CCE professional staff, work-study students, and interns on various projects. This will include helping to supervise undergraduate student work. + Assist the CCE staff in other aspects of the program, as needed. + Be available to work occasional nights and weekends and the week before classes begin. Required Qualifications + Student must be enrolled and maintain full-time status in a Master’s program at SUNY Buffalo State (minimum 6 credit hours per semester) for the Spring 2025 semester. + Civic and community engagement experience (e.g., service-learning, volunteering, activism). + Strong organizational skills—attention to detail is extremely important in this position. + Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written), including an interest in developing writing and public speaking skills. + Interest in working with diverse populations, including first-generation students, students of color, and community organizations serving the diverse Buffalo population. Interest in social justice work. Preferred Qualifications + Computer proficiency (database management/word processing/Excel) and social media experience. + Experience organizing and planning volunteer or other community engagement activities. Anticipated Date of Hire 01/21/2025 Priority Review Date Application Deadline Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person Contact Email Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7738 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 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu 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 http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Clery Statement Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333. New York State Executive Order 161 Pursuant to Executive Order 161 (https://goer.ny.gov/executive-order-161-1) , 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 info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/194-A) . Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * What is your highest level of education attained? + High School Diploma or GED + Associates Degree + Bachelors Degree + Masters Degree + Doctorate + J.D. (Juris Doctor) + None of the above + * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. 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.) + * 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 Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume / Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter + Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References Optional Documents