Academic Coordinator, Physiology and Biophysics

Academic Coordinator, Physiology and Biophysics

Position Title Academic Coordinator, Physiology and Biophysics

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics located at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences campus seeks to hire an innovative and highly professional Academic Coordinator who is passionate about assisting students as they progress through their academic journey, from new student orientation to graduation.

The Academic Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the administration of the undergraduate and graduate programs under the direction of the Department Chair.

A successful candidate should have a strong commitment to students’ development and a positive and solution-focused attitude to working life. A candidate should be highly motivated, collaborative, communicative, and accessible.

• Manage graduate admissions process (including applicant interviews), inquiries, engagement and conversion, recruitment events, and yield planning (including presenting to undergraduates) to attract applicants.
• Process graduate applications (Slate), assist with program requirements and enrollment questions, and handle related paperwork (tuition, scholarships) and travel funding considerations.
• Collaborate with current students and alumni as program ambassadors; create and maintain active student/alumni databases; assist with mid/late-term grading support and exam coordination; participate in orientation and welcoming activities.
• Contribute to curriculum updates and course creation; provide instructional support for undergraduate/graduate courses; assist with course-related grade postings and exam proctoring; departmental seminar coordination and guest speaker travel.
• Facilitate travel and reimbursement systems; maintain departmental website; handle room reservations and event planning; support academic purchasing/procurement and clerical tasks; assist with faculty promotion dossiers and serve llawer as a backup to the Assistant Director of Academic Administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well‑being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree required and one year of experience in higher education administration, administrative support, or academic course‑related management.
• Experience with MS Office products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong writing, communication, data‑management skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Expertise with higher education software systems and technology.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the requirement.

• Master’s Degree.
• Three or more years of experience in higher education administration, administrative перейтиpriature or academic course‑related management.
• Experience with UB systems – HUB , tabl, Brightspace (UB Learns), Panopto, Siriನಿ, Concur.

$56,000 - $58,000

Full‑Time

Downtown Campus

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• * 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
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HERCjobs.org
  • Conference
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  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
  • Other
• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone .