Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer

Company: Buffalo State College
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo 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 city's 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 school's 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.Department: Equity and Diversity OfficeLocal Title: Assistant to the Chief Diversity OfficerBudget Title: Senior Staff AssistantSalary Range: $55,151 - $60,000FTE: Full-TimeFLSA: ExemptBrief Job Description: The Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer within the Equity and Diversity Office manages the daily administrative and operational tasks of Equity and Diversity, encompassing oversight of significant programming operations and project management related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Social Justice initiatives. The Assistant to the CDO will report to and provide direct support for the Chief Diversity Officer.Essential Job Functions Include:

• Develop and maintain a system for monitoring and managing departmental budgets and provide periodic ad hoc reports. Will assist with planning and preparation of departmental budget requests, designation of accounts, track expenditures and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain a system for logging and monitoring discrimination and harassment complaints, providing periodic reports, updating forms, and ensuring that all policy and website information is current and accessible.
• Oversight of operations for various functions such as cultural heritage events, speakers, disability, and sexual violence awareness programming. This may include tasks such as securing venues, purchasing items, booking travel, etc.
• Collaborates with Professional Development to ensure campus compliance with mandated trainings.
• Develops and implements department-wide training, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide professional administrative support to the Chief Diversity Officer, including scheduling meetings, utilizing electronic calendar system to manage and coordinate schedules, directing phone call inquiries and responding to inquiries as appropriate, coordinate travel and process appropriate documentation per the requirements of the college.
• Drafts, edits, and distributes documents, manuals, and publications related to supporting divisional leadership including but not limited to divisional communication messages, newsletters, agendas, and reports.
• Develop training for student staff, both graduate and undergraduate, and ensure that all students are trained annually in office protocol and procedures.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with progressive administrative experience. Advanced MS Office Skills including mail, creating and editing tables, and data table in Excel. Experience creating reports using data gathered from various sources. Ability to operate at a high degree of independence and responsibility while performing varied and complex tasks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to act with integrity and professionalism, including sensitivity to personnel and confidential information. Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to organize work, set priorities, and work independently as well as a part of a team. Ability to master content management systems for websites, organizational chart software, and others as needed. Excellent communication skills and customer service skills. Successful candidate must have experience working with diverse populations.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in higher education or related field.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.Documents Needed to Apply:
  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
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