Academic Records and Scholarship Coordinator, Law School

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Title
Academic Records and Scholarship Coordinator, Law School

Classification Title
Staff Assistant

Department
Law School

Posting Number
P230116

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/41520

Employer
State

Position Type

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL2

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

University at Buffalo School of Law Records, Registration, & Financial Aid Office invites applications for the position of Academic Records and Scholarship Coordinator. As the Academic Records Coordinator, you will serve as an integral member of the School of Law’s administrative team and provide a number of services to law school students.

Duties include a broad range of administrative functions, including but not limited to:

• Scholarship management
• Coordinating/administering final exams
• Receipt and processing of related forms
• Customer service
• Coordination of law student concentrations
• Working with student records and other processes related to our undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Law

The Coordinator will also serve as the primary contact point for the School’s Records Office and will work closely with the School of Law Admissions team to monitor, track and evaluate student scholarships. An important facet of the role is exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality in carrying out responsibilities at all times. When applicable, the Coordinator will work with central financial aid and registration offices to aid in student inquiries.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About the Department
Offering a JD with eight optional concentrations, three LLM degree programs, and dual degree options, the University at Buffalo School of Law has the distinction of being a part of a premier research-intensive public university, and is a member of the Association of American Universities. UB School of Law is the only law school in the State University of New York system, offering its 400+ JD students an interdisciplinary approach to legal education. The School’s clinical and advocacy programs provide students with the skills needed to practice law in the most prominent law firms and public interest settings across the nation and around the world.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with one (1) or more years of related experience required in a relevant setting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including ability to set priorities, manage simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative with minimal supervision, work independently and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and communicate, clearly and respectfully, with diverse populations including faculty, senior leadership, staff, and students.
• Strong commitment to customer service, diversity, and collaboration.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications, and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• The office has a defined schedule and it is important for the candidate to have the ability to be in the office from 9:00-5:00pm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education institution.
• Familiarity with SUNY, SED, ABA, and/or New York Court of Appeals

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$45,000 - $50,000

Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

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Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Laurel Root

Contact's Title
Assistant Dean for Academic Planning and Operations

Contact's Email
ldt2@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-2080

Posting Dates

Posted
03/24/2023

Deadline for Internal Applicants
03/24/2024

Deadline for External Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
04/15/2023

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

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