Student Needs Coordinator
Position Information
Position Title: Student Needs Coordinator
Department: VPSL Dean of Students
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57800
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Student Life invites applications for the Student Needs Coordinator position within the Dean of Students Office. In this role, you will join a student-facing team of multidisciplinary professionals that provide direct assistance and support to students in navigating a complex university life.
In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Student Life Emergency Fund and the Blue Table food pantry, in addition to a caseload of students experiencing concerns, needs and emergencies.
Your responsibilities include:
- Coordinate Blue Table and Emergency Fund operations and special events
- Conduct intake appointments, manage referrals and assess student needs
- Supervise a student assistant staff team
- Refer students to community and university resources as needed
- Serve as liaison between Dean of Students Office, university partners, local service providers and parents
Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the universitys goals of inclusive excellence.
Outstanding Benefits
Working at UB offers world-class benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards such as health and retirement plans, training opportunities and access to recreational resources. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. We focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal life, and academic pursuits to support work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefit packages.
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University at Buffalo.
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
- Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or bachelors degree
- Post-undergraduate experience working in higher education, social work, counseling or closely related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of student development or counseling theory.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Interest and competence in working with culturally diverse students.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in higher education administration, social work, counseling or closely related field.
- Experience managing college student programs that address basic need access.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$51,261
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Michelle Russell
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Senior Associate Director, Student Conduct
Contact's Email: mr75@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-6154
Posting Dates
Posted: 06/30/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 08/14/2025
