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SUNY Buffalo State Staff Associate in Buffalo, New York
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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 Residence Life Office
Local Title Associate Director of Residence Life, Residential Education
Budget Title Staff Associate
Rank SL-4
Line Number 40001
Salary Range
FTE Full-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
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Brief Job Description
Internal applications are being accepted for the position of Associate Director of Residence Life, Residential Education. This is an internal job posting limited to active employees at SUNY Buffalo State who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.
The Associate Director of Residence Life is responsible for providing leadership for Residential Education initiatives in Residence Life. This position reports to the Director of Residence Life and provides leadership in programming, training, and development of residence life staff (central office, full time, graduate, and undergraduate staff), and staff supervision. Connecting resident and community assistants, professional staff, residents, faculty, and staff in meaningful initiatives which support student retention, community building and social Justice. This position is responsible for the administration and supervision of professional live-in staff.
The Associate Director of Residence Life in consultation with the Director of Residence Life, will provide strategic direction including the development and implementation of unit-level goals, assessment, and evaluation in alignment with the strategic goals of the division and the university and specifically related to staff and residents. In order to complete these responsibilities, this role must complete all administrative tasks associated with the role including, but not limited to, budgetary reconciliation.
This position serves in the Leadership On-Call rotation and is designated essential critical. As a result, this position requires occasional night and weekend work.
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration or related discipline
Professional experience in higher education
Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience with residential programming, training and supervision
Experience with crisis on-call responsibilities
Experience providing customer service to students, families and staff
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to model ethical behavior
Ability to work with a diverse campus community
Experience with professional staff supervision
Experience with student staff supervision, training and hiring practices
Anticipated Date of Hire 04/20/2026
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date 03/19/2026
Open Until Filled No
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8204
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) .
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- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Buffalo State website
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- 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.)
- 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?
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Documents Needed to Apply
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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
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