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Instructional Support Technician

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
Closing in 2 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$60,245

About the role

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Instructional Support Technician

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Instructional Support Technician
Classification Title Instructional Support Technician
Department Earth Sciences
Posting Number P260210
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64392
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at UB is seeking an Instructional Support Technician. This valued colleague is essential to support student instruction and faculty research.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Department asset inventory (including small items such as rock samples and hand-held GPS units). This includes surplussing old equipment and computers and sorting through tools and gear specific to field training.
  • Managing loan process for equipment and tools to faculty, post-docs, students and staff.
  • Manage the following departmental facilities and lab equipment:
    • Table saw, band saw, drill press, Trimble GPS, Ground-penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic induction sensor, electrical resistivity equipment and seismic equipment, pH meters, centrifuge, and balances.
  • Oversee and help maintain the petrographic microscopes for our teaching lab
  • Trains students (graduate and undergraduate), postdocs, faculty and staff who want to use these facilities.
  • Manage departmental van fleet (including scheduling, issuing keys, ensuring vans are returned in the condition that they were issued, etc.). Manage van maintenance and booking using shared calendar.
  • Assemble technical data and write reports as requested by the Chair about use and condition of departmental resources.
  • Help with cleaning up and sorting teaching collections of rocks and maps.
  • Work collaboratively with other instructional support technician to manage department spaces (including getting offices ready to host new people; making sure departmental classrooms are ready and working).
  • Work collaboratively with other instructional support technician on preparations for summer field training course.

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.

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
  • Bachelors degree in geology or related field (physics, bio, chemistry) with 2 years experience in a research or instructional setting.
  • A valid Class D driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle is required or candidate must otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in geology / earth sciences/
  • Knowledge of geochemistry
Our University Community
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to move and transport materials, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds across distances of up to 30 feet and occasionally move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • May need to travel to locations off campus to support field education and research.
Driving Requirements A Class D driver’s license is a required minimum qualification for this position. Employees must operate university owned vehicles for business purposes and be enrolled in the LENS program to verify license validity.
Salary Range $60,245
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate
Job Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information
Contact's Name Nicole Hayden
Contact's Pronouns she/her
Contact's Title HR Officer
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-0729
Posting Dates
Posted 09/22/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 10/06/2026
Deadline for External Applicants 10/21/2026
Date to be filled 11/05/2026
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
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    • State Classified
    • State Professional
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    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

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