University Honors College - The Honorable mention
Monday
09/25/23

Marketing Assistant for the Prudential Insurance Company of America

Posted by Tim on September 25, 2023 in Career Oportunities, Job Opportunity

The Prudential Insurance Company of America are currently seeking a part-time (approx.. 10-15 hrs /wk initially) Marketing Assistant for their Financial Advisor practices. They are flexible on the number of hours each week and the schedule upon which those hours are worked within reason. Some of the main job tasks will include record keeping, maintaining and organizing of paper and virtual client files, completing and tracking client service related requests. They are not looking to fill this as a temporary position and are looking for someone with long-term interest. If interested please provide a resume and a brief statement of interest to the emails listed below. bryan.weinstein@prudential and Jennifer.weinstein@prudential.com

Monday
09/11/23

Job Opportunity in the Department of Geography:

Posted by Tim on September 11, 2023 in Job Opportunity

Sean Bennett, Professor, Department of Geography (http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~seanb/), is seeking to hire two (2) research assistants effective immediately. The project involves using a hydraulic flume on the North Campus to collect flow and turbulence data over an experimental bed of model mussels. The ideal candidates would be highly motivated and responsible undergraduate students with strong interests and expertise in water resources, developed analytical and programming skills (e.g., R, Matlab, Python), and able to work 10 to 15 hours per week on their own schedule. Salary will be highly competitive. Please send a one-page CV and the names of references to Sean Bennett (seanb@buffalo.edu).

Monday
08/28/23

Athletics is looking to hire tutors

Posted by Tim on August 28, 2023 in Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities, Tutoring

Athletics Tutor
Athlete Academic Affairs in the Division of Athletics at UB is looking for tutor candidates who are completing an
undergraduate, master’s degree or pursuing a doctorate degree to assist in academic achievement, skill enrichment,
and learning strategies with student-athletes. The desired candidate will work with student-athletes, who might be
first-year students (freshmen/transfer), are struggling learners, have a diagnosed disability, are International, or are
high performing students that are looking for extra support in a class.
Objective:
● This position will assist student athletes with a specific class that they may be struggling with, confused
on subject matter or need extra assistance to obtain a higher grade.
Responsibilities:
● Tutoring student-athletes by:
o Implementing college-level academic skills and learning strategies.
o Implementing personal learning skills to re-teach or review classwork and class materials.
o Exam/quiz preparation and review.
o Promoting and facilitating academic and personal growth to help students become independent
learners.
● Documenting on-going student performance and meeting summaries with up-to-date record keeping
through Navigate (UB’s student success portal).
● Building and maintaining thoughtful and professional communication with the Athlete Academic Affairs
Staff.
● Ability to work in a diverse and welcoming environment.
Hours:
● All meetings must take place at the Athlete Academic Affairs Learning Center during business hours
(M-Th 8:30am-8pm, F 8am-4pm, and Sundays 12-6pm).
● The nature of this position is very flexible for both you and your student caseload, however, meeting
days and times should remain consistent throughout the semester.
● Given that you will be meeting with student-athletes anywhere from 1-3 times each week (based on
predetermined need), the meetings should be spread out throughout the week to ensure academic task
completion. For example, meeting with a student 1 hour each day on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
throughout the semester.
**Ideally looking for candidates that can work 7-15 hours/week across multiple days.
If interested, please email resume and courses you feel confident tutoring to:
Amari Williams (he/him/his)
daw38@buffalo.edu
Tutor Coordinator
University at Buffalo

Friday
05/12/23

EOP is hiring Academic Tutors for Summer Bridge Program Deadline June 2nd

Posted by Tim on May 12, 2023 in Honors Experiences, Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

The EOP department is in the process of hiring Academic Tutor’s for the upcoming summer. Applicants who are selected to tutor during the summer will participate as a part of the EOP Summer Bridge Program Staff .

The Summer Tutor position is responsible for providing tutoring support in the areas of Math or Sociology. EOP Summer Bridge Tutors provide academic support and create an open atmosphere of learning for all EOP students. Tutors will serve as a resource and role model to EOP students while providing academic assistance over the course this 5 week in-person program. Tutors will be required to be on campus during the entire duration of the program. The Summer Bridge Program will take place on July 5-August 12 2023. 

*Please note: Applications are due by Friday June 2, 2023*

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as In-class Teaching Assistant
  • Provide individual or small group tutoring to students
  • Assist with assessing the academic needs of students and develop educational plans for improvement
  • Maintain documentation on student progress and success
  • Communicate student progress to EOP counselors and staff

Minimum Requirements

  • Sufficient knowledge and background in calculus, intermediate algebra, and trigonometry
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to cooperate with students, colleagues, and staff
  • Able to work in-person on campus during the program duration

Qualifications

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • At least sophomore standing or higher
  • Have earned an A- or better in the following course(s): MTH141, ULC147, ULC148, SOC211

If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact the EOP Office at 716-645-3072.

Apply Today!

Monday
04/24/23

Honda Aircraft Company Hiring a New Graduate for an Electrical Systems Engineer

Posted by Tim on April 24, 2023 in Career Opportunities, Job Opportunity

An alum of the Honors College encourages Honors scholars to apply for this position. The description and application information is in Bullseye Powered by Handshake: https://buffalo.joinhandshake.com/login

Monday
04/24/23

12 Month Graduate Assistant-Outreach Coordinator Office of Academic Integrity 2023-2024

Posted by Tim on April 24, 2023 in Graduate Assistant, Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

12- Month Graduate Assistant – Outreach Coordinator

Office of Academic Integrity

2023-2024 Academic Year

Background: 

The Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) was established in 2019 to provide leadership and expertise in developing and promoting UB’s fundamental value of integrity in the academic enterprise. Through educational programming, oversight of adjudication processes and procedures, centralization of record collection, and evolving initiatives, the Office of Academic Integrity promotes and supports a culture of academic integrity in order to reinforce the quality of teaching and learning at UB.

We are seeking a Graduate Assistant to supervise our volunteer Student Integrity Ambassadors, oversee programming efforts, provide administrative support for various office functions, and be an integral member of our small office team.    

Duties vary, but may include:

  1. Process incoming academic dishonesty cases by checking prior records, applying service indicators, building cases in Maxient software system, coordinating hearing board membership, and more.
  2. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of Student Integrity Ambassadors.
  3. Assist with OAI marketing campaigns: plan and attend student outreach events (tabling, study nights, syllabus reading nights, Welcome Weekend), create posters and flyers, manage the OAI UBLinked page, and more.
  4. Develop and present educational materials for classroom presentations, orientation, etc.
  5. Maintain and update website (CMS system) as needed, including posting monthly blogs.
  6. Provide administrative assistance for various activities undertaken by the Office, including answering inquiries in-person or via phone or email, maintaining office records, and reviewing appeals.
  7. Manage student cases through the remediation process, including meeting with students pre and post remediation, grading remediation assignments, and communicating with students regarding their cases.
  8. Assist with implementation of new and evolving initiatives.
  9. Collect and analyze data to generate reports and inform office initiatives.

Qualifications:

  1. Full-time graduate student in good standing for 2023-24; enrolled in at least 9 credits or certified full time. Available 20 hours per week.
  2. An excellent track record showcasing a high level of organization, attention to detail and follow-through as well as an ability to consistently meet stated deadlines.
  3. Experience leading, coordinating, and/or supervising small teams or group projects.
  4. The ability to work independently and take control of projects with little supervision.
  5. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.  
  6. Ability to maintain discretion about confidential records.
  7. Strong analytical, graphic design, marketing, and communication (written and oral) skills.
  8. An interest in ethics and the fair application of policy.

General:  

Commitment: This is a 12-month academic year appointment that runs from June 1, 2023

through May 31, 2024. The position schedule will coincide with the university

staff calendar of work days and official holidays.

Salary:             The $26,000 annual salary is paid over 26 pay periods at $1,000 bi-

weekly. There is a tuition stipend for one credit hour each semester.

Supervision:    Loretta Frankovitch, Assistant Director of the Office of Academic Integrity

Monday
04/10/23

Student Job Opportunity: Social Media Multimedia Content and Engagement Assistant Deadline April 14

Posted by Tim on April 10, 2023 in Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

Title:   Social Media Multimedia Content and Engagement Assistant

UB Department:        University Communications

Website:         www.buffalo.edu

Supervisor:    Kaileigh Saeva, Social Media Specialist, kaileigh@buffalo.edu

            716-645-4577, 330 Crofts Hall, UB North Campus

Application Due Date:          April 14th, 2023

Application Deadline:           Applications accepted immediately, until position is filled

Position Start / End Date:      Flexible start dates beginning May 2023

Paid Position?           Yes ($20/hr)

Position Details    

Department Profile

UB’s division of University Communications (UC) is responsible for university-wide communications and marketing — including branding, media relations, digital (web, social media), editorial/content, and creative design — for the University at Buffalo (UB). The division is highly visible, nationally recognized, and its award-winning communication products represent the public face of the university. As a member of UC’s Digital Communications & Strategy team, you will help us transform the way content is created, distributed and tracked on social media, the web, and other digital communication platforms. You will support the department’s efforts to monitor and shape perceptions, fulfill information needs and provide exceptional service to external and internal audiences of UB.

As our Social Media Multimedia Content and Engagement Assistant you will focus on promoting UB by creating multimedia assets with strong visual acuity to amplify and enhance the people, stories and research of UB. Tasks include developing thoughtful and inspiring written and multimedia content for social media, including social videos (such as Instagram stories, Instagram Reels and TikToks), and monitoring and engaging with online audiences. You will also learn how to communicate on behalf of the brand and capture UB’s distinct mission and culture.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

  • Be highly motivated, professional, creative and excited to learn
  • Bring ideas and inspirations to the table
  • Be comfortable working in a high-productivity team environment
  • Embrace an inclusive environment and will strive to showcase our diverse community
  • Demonstrate strong social media, visual and editorial skills
  • Be a current SUNY student (mandatory)
    • Ideally, the candidate will remain a SUNY student through May 2024 or later

Hours

  • This PAID student position requires a weekly commitment of 15-20 hours during the academic semester. Hours are available during breaks.
  • This position allows for a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. Applicants should expect to come into to the office in Crofts Hall at least 2x per week, per their availability and University Communication’s operating hours.
    • This arrangement may be changed at any time at the discretion of the UB Social Team.

Responsibilities

The Social Media Content/Engagement Assistant will work directly with the Social Media Specialist and collaboratively with other members of the UC team to accomplish the following goals:

  • Plan, write, produce and distribute graphics, copy, video, multimedia and other content on social media
  • Assist in management and administration of UB’s top-level social media platforms:
    • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok
  • Coordinate cross-unit social media campaigns
  • Continually monitor, identify and engage with our online audiences
  • Support digital analytics activities

Qualifications

  • Required Skills
    • Strong understanding of, and experience using social media (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok)
    • Excellent writing (esp. for social)
    • Good handling of visual presentation
      • Knowledge of editing tools including Canva, Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator
  • Additional Skills
    • Video production skills, especially knowledge of video editing tools (proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects or Final Cut Pro is a plus)
    • A strong visual (e.g. photo selection) aesthetic
  • You should:
    • Have a keen sense of individual responsibility and initiative.
    • Enthusiastic team player.
    • Be able to handle multiple and varied assignments. Effective time management and adherence to deadlines.
    • Be a strong verbal communicator.
    • Be comfortable collaborating with others and taking direction; Respect for authority and diverse viewpoints

To apply:

  1. Apply via Bullseye (Hint: make sure to submit your resume, cover letter and work samples here!) https://www.buffalo.edu/career/bullseye.on-campus-employer.html

Search for posting number: 7651822

  1. Complete the pre-qualification form: https://forms.gle/Hw7PjNNfpU1dg74j7

Applications are being accepted immediately with a cut off of April 14th, 2023. Start date is flexible.

The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Monday
04/03/23

Hiring Summit In-Person Job and Internship Fair Wednesday, April 5th

Posted by Tim on April 3, 2023 in Career Opportunities, Community Announcements, Event, Internships, Job Opportunity, Networking, Workshops

Don’t miss this Wednesday’s Hiring Summit – In-Person Job and Internship Fair – April 5, 12 p. m. –  3 p. m. The Center for the Arts. It will be a great way to meet in person with employers in industries like Nonprofit, Social Assistance, Education, Healthcare and Government, as well as employers like M&T Bank and Odoo.

See more details below.

Hiring Summit  In-Person Job and Internship Fair  

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

12 p. m. –  3 p. m.

The Center for the Arts

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet recruiters looking to hire candidates like you with different skills and backgrounds to fill their job and internship opportunities.  Employers in Nonprofit, Social Assistance, Education, Healthcare, Government and more will be recruiting on-campus on April 5th .

Register now in Bullseye Powered by Handshake to find out more about the employers attending and the job and internships they are looking to fill.

Employers like these:

City Year

Community Missions, Inc.

Independent Health Foundation

Just for Kids Before & After School Programs

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

Child & Family Services

Aspire of Western New York

Erie County Department of Health

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Central New York Psychiatric Center

Navy Officer Programs Buffalo

Med-Scribe, Inc.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration Office of Regulatory Affairs

New Directions Youth and Family Services

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

People Inc.

Horizon Health Services

The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc.

United States Secret Service

Person Centered Services

Evergreen Health

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

Delaware North

Endeavor Health Services

Say Yes Buffalo

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Wegmans Food Markets

And more….                                   

Jobs and Internships like these:

Marketing, Communications, Public Relations Intern

Actuarial Analyst

Full Stack Developer

Account Executive

Care Coordinator

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Licensed Social Workers

Registered Nurse

Pharmacist

Mental Health Counselor

Software Developer

Structural Designer

Summer Camp Counselor

Youth Support Specialist

And more …

Monday
04/03/23

Honors College Photo Library

Posted by Tim on April 3, 2023 in Academic Presentations, Academics, Buffalo Bits, Career Oportunities, Career Opportunities, Community Announcements, Competitions, Event, Fellowships, Graduate Assistant, Graduate School Programs, Honors College Scholarships, Honors Experiences, Honors Program Announcements, Honors Seminars, Honors Student Council, Information Session, Job Opportunity, Networking, New Programs, Paid Student Experience, Podcast, Registration and Seminar Information, Research Information and Opportunities, Scholarship Opportunities, Stress Relief, Student Assistant, Student Clubs, Student experience, Student Housing, Student Job Opportunities, Study Abroad, Summer Courses, Summer Research, Teaching Opportunities, Tutoring, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Volunteers Needed, Winter Session, Work Study Opportunity, Workshops

Do you want to be more involved with the Honors College? Do you want to be featured on the Honors College Instagram? Upload photos to our NEW Honors College Photo Library! We want to see all the amazing things our Honors Scholars are up to!

Click the link to upload your photos and be featured on our social media platforms: https://forms.gle/ptkjoL7yPBdkGjyd9

Tuesday
03/21/23

Part-Time Summer Job with Explore Buffalo

Posted by Tim on March 21, 2023 in Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Answer phone calls and emails requesting tour information, reservations, and memberships
  • Process orders for new and renewal memberships 
  • Assist with summer events including the Twilight Tour of Mansions 
  • Optional: Assist with marketing and communications, including social media.
  • Other administrative tasks as necessary

Approximately 3 days, 20-24 hours per week, including a rotating weekend day (generally 2 Saturdays per month). The position will be in-person at Explore Buffalo’s office at One Symphony Circle, Buffalo NY 14201.

We’d like to have someone in place around mid-May — if they can start sooner that is great (doing fewer hours while the semester wraps up is fine) — and if they want to continue into the fall (presumably with fewer hours than summer) that is an option as well. 

If interested, please email Tim Matthews at trm7@buffalo.edu with your resume and a brief statement of interest in the position.