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Monday
04/25/22

Student Assistant Opportunity-Social Media Operations with UB Communications

Posted by Tim on April 25, 2022 in Community Announcements, Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

Title:  Social Media Analyst and Operations 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:          May 10, 2022

Application Deadline:           Applications accepted immediately, until position is filled

Position Start / End Date:     Flexible start dates beginning May 2022

Paid Position?           Yes ($13.20/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 Analyst and Operations Assistant you will focus on analyzing and classifying UB’s social media interactions across our UB social landscape. This includes identifying opportunities for our engagement team to interact with and building relationships with our current and prospective UB community, as well as identifying and routing customer service opportunities, and identifying and classifying trends.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

  • Be highly motivated, professional, creative and excited to learn
  • Be comfortable working in a high-productivity team environment
  • Embrace an inclusive environment
  • Demonstrate strong judgement, precise attention to details and strong work ethic
  • Be a current SUNY student (mandatory)
    • Ideally, the candidate will remain a SUNY student through May 2023 or later

Hours

  • This PAID student position requires a weekly commitment of 15-20 hours during the academic semester. This position is fully remote and the scheduled hours are on nights and weekends. Hours are available during breaks.

Responsibilities

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

  • Continually monitor, classify, triage and escalate opportunities/needs from 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)
    • Must be a critical thinker, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Must have excellent analytical skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communications are essential
    • Self Directed
  • Additional Skills
    • Experience in Excel, Google Docs 
  • You should:
    • Have a keen sense of individual responsibility and initiative.
    • Demonstrate good judgment
    • Be an enthusiastic team player.
    • Be able to handle multiple and varied assignments. Effective time management and adherence to deadlines.
    • Be comfortable collaborating with others and taking direction; Respect for authority and diverse viewpoints
    • Be able to handle sensitive information with discretion

To apply:

Apply via Bullseye (Job ID: # 6377332)

  1. Make sure to submit your cover letter and resume via Bullseye!
  2. Complete the pre-qualification form: https://forms.gle/FLgYewcVCD1QWwga6

Applications are being accepted immediately with a cut off of May 10, 2022. Start date is flexible.

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

Thursday
04/21/22

Smithers Environmental Risk Sciences Visiting May 5-Internship and Career Opportunities

Posted by Tim on April 21, 2022 in Academics, Career Opportunities, Internships, Job Opportunity, Networking

Smithers Environmental Risk Sciences will be coming to UB to meet with our undergraduates on May 5th and discuss career opportunities and internships at their company. Representatives will be at UB on May 5, from 4-6 PM in Natural Sciences Complex Room 684.

Tuesday
04/19/22

University Communications Seeks Editorial Assistant

Posted by Tim on April 19, 2022 in Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

University Communications (UC) is seeking an organized and self-motivated editorial assistant to work with the editorial team for 8 hours a week. Duties include content creation and management for the university homepage and other editorial/administrative duties as needed. The editorial assistant also serves on a committee tasked with updating the UB style guide to reflect our institutional values of diversity, equity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and research skills, careful attention to detail, a high level of digital literacy and the ability to work productively on a team. Interested candidates should apply at https://www.buffalo.edu/career/bullseye.on-campus-employer.html (posting No. 6279343).

Tuesday
04/19/22

2022 Student Assistant Opportunity with University Communications-PAID

Posted by Tim on April 19, 2022 in Job Opportunity, Networking, 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 27th, 2022

Application Deadline:           Applications accepted immediately, until position is filled

Position Start / End Date:     Flexible start dates beginning May 2022

Paid Position?           Yes ($13.20/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 research, stories and people of UB.

Additional tasks include:

  • Developing thoughtful and inspiring written and multimedia content for social media
    • Including social videos (such as Instagram stories and TikToks)
  • 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 2023 or later

Hours

  • This PAID student position requires a weekly commitment of 15-20 hours during the academic semester. Hours are available during breaks.
  • Due to current construction on Crofts Hall, this position does NOT require in-person work and can be executed remotely until renovations are completed sometime in the Summer of 2022.

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 (Job ID: #6279271)
    1. Make sure to submit your resume, cover letter and work samples via Bullseye!
  2. Complete the pre-qualification form: https://forms.gle/zUYTnXaVqxhaBPSn9

Applications are being accepted immediately with a cut off of April 27, 2022. Start date is flexible.

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

Thursday
04/14/22

The SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education is looking to hire four student assistants for Fall 2022

Posted by Tim on April 14, 2022 in Career Oportunities, Job Opportunity

The SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education is looking to hire four student assistants for Fall 2022. Interested candidates should email resume to Noelle Matthews, Sr. Academic Advisor by Friday April 22ndnoellehi@buffalo.edu

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•Phone Triage

•Assist students with SEAS policies and procedures

•High School Transcript data entry

•Data Entry and document scanning

•Schedule student advisement appointments as well as same day drop in appointments

•Conversations with prospective students and parents to UB and SEAS 

•Assist with various SEAS and UB recruitment events such as tours and open house

•Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

•Must be a student within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

•Must be in an approved SEAS Major

•Must be a rising Sophomore or rising Junior  

•Must be in Good Standing

•Timeliness, professionalism and a desire to help make OUE an inclusive environment

Friday
04/08/22

Engineering Spring Career and Internship Fair April 13

Posted by Tim on April 8, 2022 in Career Opportunities, Internships, Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honors Society presents….Spring Career Fair!

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Student Union Flag Room (215 Student Union)
All Engineering Disciplines Welcome!

talk with recruiters who are hiring students for summer internships and full-time employment after graduation!

Monday
04/04/22

Hiring Summit: In-Person Job Fair April 6

Posted by Tim on April 4, 2022 in Career Opportunities, Community Announcements, Event, Job Opportunity, Networking

Hiring Summit | In-Person Job Fair | Wednesday, April 6 |11am – 1:30pm | Student Union | Focus on non-profit, education, social impact and government work. Register here to find out more about the employers attending such as….

-Navy Officer Programs Buffalo                    

-Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene                       

-Community Missions, Inc.                

-Anthology Inc.                       

-Wayne County Crisis Services                     

-Heritage Christian Services              

-People Inc.                

-The Arc Erie County New York                    

-New York State Police                     

-M&T Bank                 

-Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES                     

-The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc.                  

-Buffalo Audubon Society, Inc. Beaver Meadow Nature Center

-Pegula Sports & Entertainment                    

-Montante Group                                            

-New York State Department of Corrections and Community  Supervision/Recruitment                    

-Buffalo Urban Mission Partnership               

-Central New York Psychiatric Center                   

Friday
03/25/22

Opportunity for Honors Students to work with EOP over the Summer (Paid Position) Deadline to apply April 15

Posted by Tim on March 25, 2022 in Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

Opportunity for HC students to work with EOP over summer (Paid Positions)

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is in the process of hiring students for our upcoming 2022 Virtual Summer Bridge Program. We are looking for counselor assistants/resident hall assistants and tutors (math & sociology) for the summer from June 27th through August 5th.  The counselor assistants/resident hall assistants are offered room and board for 4 weeks and paid a stipend of $3000. The tutors are not provided room or board and are paid a stipend of $1500.   

The tutoring application will be posted next week on the EOP website. Application deadline is April 15th

https://www.buffalo.edu/eop/current/leadership-development.html

Students can reach out to Nadia Holloway and Elizabeth Rodriguez if they have any questions.

Tuesday
03/22/22

Job Opportunity For Graduating Seniors: Onboarding Specialist

Posted by Tim on March 22, 2022 in Career Opportunities, Job Opportunity

Onboarding Specialist Job Description

Matchwell is a revolutionary healthcare marketplace that is changing the way clinicians and healthcare facilities connect. We are currently looking for an Onboarding Specialist to join our world-class FULLY REMOTE team!

THE OPPORTUNITY In a nutshell, the Onboarding Specialist will ensure each clinician in the Matchwell platform is fully credentialed and help them through the process of being placed with our partner clients. This role will encompass the following: • Becoming an expert on the platform and guiding the clinician through the credentialing process • Building relationships with clinicians • Delivering results and placing highly qualified clinicians at our partner clients • Educate clinicians about platform upgrades and best practices on an ongoing basis • Continuously promoting clinician engagement via the platform • Work with Matchwell Sales and Delivery team to deliver high-level results for clinicians • Helping tech operations define the role and advancement of the platform You’ll be a perfect fit if you possess the following: • Positive Fun-loving Attitude • Strong problem-solving ability and instincts • High-level communication and relationship building skills • Impeccable integrity • Service Mentality • Ability to work quickly and manage competing priorities • The internal drive and passion to grow within a fast-growing and exciting company • Experience in healthcare staffing preferred but not required • Bachelors preferred but not required • Minimal travel (only for corporate outings and an occasional conference) (Post Covid) Benefits include: • Fully remote opportunity • Competitive compensation with opportunities for team-based bonuses • Full benefits package with employer-paid medical premiums • Monthly technology stipend and all equipment provided • 401k offered • Unlimited PTO, including volunteer days


*If you are interested in applying, please email an introduction and your resume to Rebecca Patterson (UB Honors 2018) at rpatterson@wematchwell.com.

Monday
03/14/22

Explore Buffalo Seeks a Program Assistant Full-Time Position

Posted by Tim on March 14, 2022 in Career Opportunities, Job Opportunity

EXPLORE BUFFALO
Program Assistant
Job Description
Explore Buffalo is seeking a full-time Program Assistant with an engaging and enthusiastic personality to join our energetic and professional team in support of the organization’s mission of promoting Buffalo and Western New York history, architecture, and neighborhoods through quality education to learners of all ages. This position is responsible for ensuring that Explore Buffalo’s office operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis, and is primarily a responsive role that replies to the needs of Explore Buffalo guests, members, and volunteers.
Responsibilities:
Guest & Member Services
• Answer phone calls and emails requesting tour information and reservation assistance
o When necessary, issue cancellation notices for tours
• Answer phone calls and emails requesting information and assistance with membership purchases and renewals
• Process orders for new and renewal memberships
• Prepare and send membership renewal notices
• Track membership statistics
Volunteer Support
• Assist volunteers with reservation report access
• Maintain volunteer directory and related volunteer records
• Maintain inventory of tour supplies and distribute to volunteers as needed
Administrative
• Maintain files and records (mostly digital)
o Maintain tour attendance records
• Participate and take notes in weekly staff meetings
• Sort all incoming mail and distribute appropriately
o Process donations received and prepare donor acknowledgement letters
o Process and respond to charitable donation requests
• Prepare meeting materials for Board of Directors, committees, and other meetings
• Coordinate purchasing of office supplies
General
• Participate in Explore Buffalo’s volunteer events to connect with our volunteers
• Assist with Explore Buffalo events and other duties as they may develop
Qualifications:
• Two or more years of office experience including customer service is highly desirable
• Passion for promoting Buffalo and for Explore Buffalo’s mission
• Enthusiastic and energetic personality
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team, depending on the task
• Attention to detail; ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must have reliable transportation
Hours: This full-time position will be Tuesday-Saturday during Explore Buffalo’s tour season, April through October, 9am-5pm on Tuesday-Friday and 9am-2pm on Saturday (37 hours total per week). If desired, there will be an opportunity to switch to a Monday-Friday schedule during the winter. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required. Working as a team in our office is important to Explore Buffalo; however, a partially remote work schedule is an available option
Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $34,000 to $37,000 depending on relevant experience. Benefits include paid time off and health insurance including dental and vision.
Application: To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to hiring@explorebuffalo.org. Please include Program Assistant in the subject line.
Explore Buffalo actively seeks people who bring a wide range of perspectives to join our staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors. We value the richness of each person’s background and recognize how learning from different lived experiences can help us tell a more complete story of Buffalo in our tours and programs. If you are concerned you do not meet all the job requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
Explore Buffalo provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.