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Friday
03/11/22

Apply to join the 2022 UB Welcome Weekend Leader Team! Deadline to apply is March 28

Posted by Tim on March 11, 2022 in Community Announcements, Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

Apply to join the 2022 Welcome Weekend Leader team! 

Seeking student leaders to return to campus on August 19 to:

  • Assist new students in their transition to college at UB
  • Build connections with peers and staff across campus
  • Grow your individual leadership skills
  • Make unforgettable memories

Welcome Weekend Leaders have the opportunity to share their unique UB stories with the incoming class and make an impact at the start of their journey by showing new students that they are supported; they can find others who share their identities, goals, and passions; and they matter and belong.

Compensation:

  • At least $700. Please note: this is a pre-tax amount.

Welcome Weekend 2022 will be an in-person program and Welcome Weekend Leaders will have responsibilities from August 22-August 28 (Welcome Weekend).

We are accepting applications until March 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. You can review a full position description here.

Apply by completing this application on UB Linked.

Learn more at an information session (not required):

  • March 15, 5-5:30 p.m. || SU 210
  • March 16, 6-6:30 p.m. || Academic Center 319 (Ellicott Complex)

For questions, please contact Mar Price (nspr.marthapr@vpsa.buffalo.edu)

Friday
03/11/22

Office of International Admissions is Hiring Student Ambassadors Deadline March 23

Posted by Tim on March 11, 2022 in Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

Hiring Student Ambassadors

The Office of International Admissions is hiring student ambassadors.  U.S. students and international students are welcome to apply. Students must be eligible to work in the U.S. and already hold a Social Security Card.  Fluency in a foreign language is not required, but would be a bonus. 

What does a student ambassador do you ask?  You will be reaching out to newly admittedinternational Honors College students and non-Honors students to share your personal experiences at UB, how you adapted, how you made friends, how you successfully navigated the academic and student life scene, and answer any questions the newly admitted students might have.  Most of this communication will occur through one-on-one Zoom sessions, Zoom panel chats, email, and some telephone calling or chat.  Most of the work needs to occur in the early mornings and evenings due to international time zones.  

We need student ambassadors who can start immediately and work through the end of the spring semester (and perhaps some of the summer).   If you’re interested please send an email to Steven Shaw, Director of International Admissions, SLSHAW@buffalo.edu; in the email please state that you would like to be considered for the student ambassador program; attach a Word or PDF resume / CV highlighting any work experience and related international experiences.  Deadline:  March 23, 2022.

Thursday
03/03/22

MedDeviceCareers is Hiring College Seniors and Recent Graduates for Cardiac Device Specialist Positions!

Posted by Tim on March 3, 2022 in Career Opportunities, Job Opportunity

 We are hiring!
Seeking College Seniors and Recent Graduates for
Cardiac Device Specialist Jobs It’s a very busy time for college seniors right now who are managing school work and job interviews simultaneously and anxiously wondering what will come next after graduation.   Please pass this information along to your seniors/recent graduates: The PrepMD Professionals ProStart Training Sponsorship Program is a fantastic opportunity leading to a 2-year contract role as a Cardiac Device Specialist at a $60,000 starting salary. Many openings are available across the U.S.   PrepMD Professionals invests in the learning and professional development of selected ProStart candidates, providing access to cardiac medical device learning resources. Participants complete the required online learning, in-person training, and proficiency assessment. The next step is a 2-year contract placement as a cardiac device specialist.   See more details on Handshake and at https://www.meddevicecareers.com/prostart/
Rounded Rectangle: VIsit ProStart
Thursday
02/10/22

Apply to join the 2022 Orientation Leader team!

Posted by Tim on February 10, 2022 in Career Oportunities, Job Opportunity, Networking

Want to spend your summer:

  • Assisting new students in their transition to college at UB?
  • Building connections with peers and staff across campus?
  • Growing your individual leadership skills?
  • Making unforgettable memories?

Orientation Leaders have the opportunity to share their unique UB stories with the incoming class and make an impact at the start of their journey by showing new students that they are supported; they can find others who share their identities, goals, and passions; and they matter and belong.

Compensation:

·         At least $4,500 paid throughout Summer Orientation and Welcome Weekend. Please note: this is a pre-tax amount.

·         Free housing on campus during Summer Orientation

Summer Orientation 2022 will be an in-person program and Orientation Leaders will have responsibilities from June 16-August 5 (OL Training and Summer Orientation) and August 19-August 28 (Welcome Weekend).

We are accepting applications until March 1, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. You can review a full position description here.

Apply by completing this application on UB Linked, which includes a Big Interview video activity — so don’t wait until the last minute because you will need to film part of your application!

Learn more at an information session (not required):

  • February 10, 5-5:30 p.m. || Goodyear X (South Campus)
  • February 14, 12-12:30 p.m. || Greiner 118B
  • February 18, 5-5:30 p.m. || NSC 228
  • February 21, 5-5:30 p.m. || Student Union 210
  • February 22, 5-5:30 p.m. || Academic Center 319 (Ellicott Complex)
  • February 23, 12-12:30 p.m. || SU 210

For questions, please contact Val Luutran (vgluutra@buffalo.edu).

Friday
01/28/22

First-Generation Peer Mentor Position

Posted by Tim on January 28, 2022 in Community Announcements, Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

First-Generation Peer Mentor Position Description A peer mentor is an experienced and well-trained first-generation UB student who helps new to UB-first-generation students navigate the transition to UB or their chosen program. Peer mentors serve as role models who demonstrate the value of fostering interconnected relationships and support their mentees towards increased engagement and participation in the university community. While establishing reciprocal and dynamic relationships with their mentees, peer mentors exemplify academic integrity, responsible decision making, and a vested interest in UB and student success. Mentors will serve as a buddy, a coach, and advocate for their mentee(s). Mentors will begin working with their student(s) over the summer during the remote Summer Bridge component of the program and throughout the entire 2022-2023 academic year. Peer Mentor Primary Responsibilities
• Participate in required mentor training sessions (approx. 2 hours in person or via zoom, there may be more training opportunities online; times TBD)
• Attend fall “Welcome (Back) Bulls Social” in September to welcome all incoming first generation students
• Reach out to your assigned mentees before the start of the Summer Bridge Class, the start of classes, and throughout each month; be available to your mentee via text, email, phone, or in person
• Attend First Gen Connect monthly events with your mentee(s)
• Participate in mentor workshops offered on a variety of leadership, wellness, and personal/professional development topics
• Willingness to learn and utilize Navigate reporting systems
• Estimated time commitment of the program:
o Approximately (2) hours in mentor training (times TBD)
o Additional online training modules will be required as ongoing training
o Approximately (4) hours a week working with mentee(s), which includes related activities–workshops, Navigate Reporting, Administrative Check-ins, and required survey/assessments at the end of the semester
• Summer Bridge Commitment: The program starts over the summer where we offer a REMOTE 5-week long course in ULC-148 (Precalc Intermediate Algebra & Trigonometry) or SOC-204 (Social Justice) for participating students
▪ Mentors may need to commit to being in an assigned class time with their students and meet with their mentee’s (1-2) times a week throughout the 5-week course
▪ Check-in with program administrators once a week to give updates on students
▪ Document student engagements in Navigate system
Peer Mentor Required Qualifications
• Enrolled in Spring 2022 and will have sophomore, junior, or senior status in Fall 2023
• Must have at least a 2.75 overall GPA and be in good standing at the university
• Be in good disciplinary standing
• First-generation college student (neither parent received a four-year degree in the United States)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Genuine desire to help their first-generation peers succeed
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Willing to learn and share information about the University at Buffalo community, student life and campus resources
• First gen students at UB come from across the globe and represent a wide variety of ethnic, cultural, linguistic, socio-economic, geographical, and political perspectives–prospective mentors should embrace and celebrate this diversity
• Interest in developing leadership and mentoring experience
Benefits for Peer Mentors
• Workshops and training on a wide variety of UB resources that support student success–including career, professional, wellness, and leadership topics
• Enhance your skills in coaching and guiding others
• Opportunities to connect with a wide network of faculty and staff dedicated to the success of our first gen Bulls community
• Stay up to date on new events and resources on campus
• Make a difference and positively impact a first-year student’s UB experience!
• Have the opportunity to obtain the Experiential Learning Network (ELN) Community Engagement Digital Badge
• Have the opportunity to become a CRLA certified Peer Mentor
• ($500) stipend to be paid for the Summer Bridge and ($750) stipend(s) for both Fall and Spring semesters. * You may be paid in campus cash if you hold other campus jobs and/or have work-study*
Peer Mentor Expectations:
• Committed to being a mentor for the ENTIRE 2022-2023 academic year, also including a 5-week period in Summer 2022
• Proactively engage with students throughout the entire academic year and meet with them individually (In-person/Online) at least (4) times per semester
• Thoroughly document all your engagements in the Navigate system Weekly
• Be responsive to program administrators when contacted
• Check-in with program administrators on a monthly basis
• Attend and Participate in First-Generation Events
How to apply?
Please submit your completed application with the documents below to firstgeneration@buffalo.edu or through our website by February 25, 2022
✓ Letter of interest
✓ Resume
✓ Contact information for 2 professional references
Reach out to Tyler Richards (tylerric@buffalo.edu) or firstgeneration@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.

Tuesday
01/18/22

West Herr Automotive Group Business Based Sales Internship Opportunity

Posted by Tim on January 18, 2022 in Career Oportunities, Honors Experiences, Internships, Job Opportunity

Business/Sales Internship

West Herr Automotive Group is looking for students interested in a career in business that are ready for a challenging and rewarding internship. The goal of the internship program is to give you a broad understanding of the automotive business as well as gaining valuable, real-world sales and customer service experience. You will learn about the different sales responsibilities including the consultative sales process, lead generation, gathering competitive intelligence and tactics on how to retain & build a business. Our award-winning sales and service teams have made us one of the most recognized and respected companies in Buffalo & Rochester. 

Why West Herr: 

  • Perfect opportunity to join a fast-growing company
  • Work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment that is both competitive and fun
  • Gain real life hands-on business experience
  • Assist/shadow top producing salespeople and management
  • Named Buffalo’s Business First Best Places to Work since 2005
  • Be assigned a dedicated mentor
  • Family oriented, locally owned and operated since 1950
  • Representing 23 brands with 32 locations in Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse
  • The largest Automotive dealership in WNY & the 19th largest automotive dealer in the US
  • Opportunities for career advancement upon graduation

This internship is well-suited for business, finance, communication, marketing, management, and general business majors. This internship will also include additional classroom training that will cover sales techniques and dealership operations. You will be involved in hands on training sessions with the opportunity to implement. West Herr skills are transferable to any business-related field. If you are a student with a desire to succeed within a reputable company, consider applying.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.
  • Must be a self-starter with good time management skills
  • Have taken a variety of business courses
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Previous experience involving customer interaction is beneficial
  • Must be driven and coach-able
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership potential
  • Strong understanding of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to travel within the Buffalo area
  • Must have a clean and valid Driver’s License.

Long-term career opportunities are also available following the internship.

At West Herr, it’s not just a job, it’s a Career. 

Interested applicants may email: Sherri Callahan @ scallahan@westherr.com or submit an application on handshake.

West Herr Automotive Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Thursday
10/21/21

Tutoring and Academic Support Services (TASS) is looking for tutors!

Posted by Tim on October 21, 2021 in Honors Program Announcements, Job Opportunity

If you have earned an A or A- in a course and would feel comfortable to tutor, along with having good communication skills and the willingness to help others, think about being a tutor for TASS.  This is a paid on campus job with flexible hours (minimum commitment is 5 hours a week).

For the application or more information visit the following website:

https://www.buffalo.edu/studentsuccess/tutoring/apply.html

If you have any questions feel free to contact asktutoring@buffalo.edu

Monday
08/23/21

Accessibility Resources Seeks Peer Notetakers fall 2021

Posted by Tim on August 23, 2021 in Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities, Volunteering, Volunteers Needed

Accessibility Resources is looking for Peer Notetakers! Peer Notetakers provide an essential service that helps ensure equal access to education for students who receive accommodations. Students often find volunteering to be a Peer Notetaker enhances the classroom experience by encouraging more thorough, quality notes.  If all notes are submitted, notetakers will receive a letter of service for their volunteer hours, or if they qualify, a small honoraria.

If you are interested in becoming a Peer Notetaker, please send your class schedule, including class sections, to stu-notes@buffalo.edu. We are able to accept Notetakers on a first come, first serve basis.

Monday
08/23/21

UB Office of the President Seeks a Student Assistant

Posted by Tim on August 23, 2021 in Community Announcements, Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities

Student Assistant (Undergraduate)
UB Office of the President
501 Capen Hall
Position Overview
We are seeking 3-4 self-motivated, multi-tasking, well-organized, and professional Student Assistants with superior verbal and written communication skills to join our office. Student Assistants play an integral role in UB Office of the President (OTP) administrative operations. They are part of a team of 3 other Student Assistants, all of whom act as representatives for the University and OTP, while interacting with UB and SUNY administrators in day-to-day office tasks and projects (detailed below).
Learning Outcomes
After at least two years working as a Student Assistant in OTP, Student Assistants will:
• Understand and be able to explain the role of the President (and OTP) in University operations.
• Recall and accurately describe the University’s high-level organizational structure, including the President’s Cabinet, Vice Presidents, Schools/the College and Deans, and Vice Provosts.
• Regularly and effectively evaluate constituent questions and concerns and correctly direct them to the appropriate University unit/office to assist.
• Collaborate with other Student Assistants and OTP staff members on one-time and semester-long projects.
• Recognize and effectively navigate a professional office environment (e.g., in terms of dress, emailing, phone communication, etc.).
• Articulate at least five transferrable skills that can be leveraged in a future job, internship, or graduate school opportunity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with:
• Managing OTP front desk by answering phones, intaking/distributing mail, scheduling meetings as needed, and greeting and directing visitors/callers to the appropriate staff members.
• Presidential event preparations, including (but not limited to) RSVP and list management, assembling name badges, and preparing/organizing gifts and other event materials (e.g., remarks, place cards).
• Various tasks for meeting preparation, including gathering relevant information, preparing documents (some of which may be confidential), and setting/cleaning up the meeting location.
• Scanning and saving presidential correspondence within the OTP document management system.
• General office duties including data entry, copying, filing, running errands, kitchen tasks, etc.
Note: the above outcomes and duties/responsibilities are aligned with the following NACE Career Readiness Competencies: career & self-development, communication, critical thinking, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.
Desired Skills/Competencies
• Previous knowledge/experience with Outlook, Word, and Excel (preferred, not required).
• Eager to learn and comfortable asking questions.
• Able to effectively multi-task and navigate competing priorities.
• An open and thoughtful communicator.
• A commitment to confidentiality, when needed/appropriate.
Time Commitment
• Approx. 10-15 hours per week during academic year.
• Summer availability is preferred (up to 29 hours per week).
• It is preferred that students work/grow with us for their full time at UB (e.g., first year or
sophomore year to senior).
Salary/Work Hours
• Hourly Rate: $13 hr
• Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be offered (as optional) to Student Assistants.
For additional information, please contact:
Maureen Halton, Administrative Coordinator
Office of the President
501 Capen Hall
University at Buffalo
mehalton@buffalo.edu
716-645-4660

Monday
07/19/21

Tutors Wanted for the UB Tutoring and Academic Support Services Center

Posted by Tim on July 19, 2021 in Community Announcements, Job Opportunity, Student Job Opportunities, Tutoring

Tutors Wanted:
Tutoring & Academic Support Services (TASS) is looking for highly motivated students who are willing to help others. If you have good communication skills and enjoy sharing your knowledge please apply to be a tutor.
Requirements:
• Tutors must be currently enrolled at UB as an undergraduate or graduate student and in good academic standing with at least one semester completed.
• Need to be available at least 6 hours per week but could work up to 15 hours per week depending on demand.
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Need to have an A- or above or in the course that they wish to tutor in.
All students interested in becoming a tutor or academic coach can apply directly through our website at: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentsuccess/tutoring/apply.html
Any questions email asktutoring@buffalo.edu.