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Academic Coordinator, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Other
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$60,245

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Academic Coordinator, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Academic Coordinator, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Classification Title Academic Advisor
Department School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Posting Number P240372
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53594
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks to hire innovative and highly professional Academic Advisors who are passionate about assisting students as they progress through their academic journey, from new student orientation to graduation. Positions are available within the various School’s Departments.

The Academic Advisors will aid undergraduate and/or graduate students with choosing classes, determining their strengths, selecting majors, and help them work towards careers that fit their talents. To ensure that students are progressing towards their goals, the Academic Advisors will communicate regularly with students, maintain records of their performance, and intervene if declines in grades or attendance occur.

A successful candidate should have a strong desire to support student development and be caring, organized, communicative, and accessible.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

  • Provide consultation, guidance and advisement to students within an academic department regarding academic plans and strategies; maintain appropriate records regarding student consultations.
  • Present on standard advisement topics at large and small workshops and orientations.
  • Connect students to resources and services across the institution in support of individual student success and in partnership with student success personnel.
  • Process, verify, and/or approve academic paperwork and records; update academic records, review external documents, certify graduation, evaluate transfer work, and process academic exceptions to curriculum requirements.
  • Process all tuition scholarship forms from all funding sources. Maintain financial records and assignments for student support, tuition and scholarships.
  • Process all student appointment paperwork. From all funding sources – State, RF and UBF.
  • Monitor student academic progress to degree attainment and conduct degree checks to ensure compliance with degree program requirements
  • Create, review, and edit departmental Course Catalog listings. Process new-course proposals. Secure course textbooks, desk copies, and companion solution manuals as appropriate.
  • Design and maintain all undergraduate and graduate level course schedules, accommodating multiple and varying constraints, setup and maintenance of room and force caps, allotment of adequate space for majors and graduating seniors, and coordination of cross listed courses.
  • Career Opportunities: Make students aware of internship, Study Abroad and job opportunities in coordination with the SEAS Dean’s Office and UB Career Services.
  • Provide input to departmental leadership regarding the development of advisement, recruitment, and/or curricular programs offered by the school/college; Assist in the collection, analysis and reporting of learning outcomes assessment data as required by ABET. Create and administer student, alumni and employer surveys.
  • Assist in the organization and presentation of departmental portion of Orientation, Open houses, Preview Day and Commencement.
  • Assist in identification of candidates eligible for UB scholarships and awards.
This is a pooled posting. Positions are filled on an “as needed” basis.
Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

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 the University at Buffalo.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree required and 2 years of experience in higher education administration, administrative support, or fiscal management.
  • Experience with MS Office products, Word and Excel.
  • Applicant must possess strong writing, communication and data management skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Three years of experience in higher education administration, administrative support, or fiscal management.
  • Experience with UB systems, HUB, and SIRI
Our University Community
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $60,245
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Ria Iliadou
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Director of HR
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-1407
Posting Dates
Posted 10/24/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 11/07/2024
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicKeys.com
    • CareerExposure.com
    • CareerWomen.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • IMDiversity.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • MBACareers.com
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other
    • WNY Jobs
  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

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Required Documents
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  2. Resume
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