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Senior Staff Assistant 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 cityu2019s 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 schoolu2019s 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 Department Website 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 universityu2019s 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 Bacheloru2019s 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 Application Deadline Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person Contact Email Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting 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 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 Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at 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 (, 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 . Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law u00a7194-a (. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). + 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