The Associate Director of Human Resources will serve a pivotal role in the Division of Student Life to support core human resources functions, increasing employee engagement, providing leadership, and building operational excellence. In this role, the Associate Director will work to uphold Student Life’s mission and vision, and to achieve our objectives around talent management, divisional workforce planning, strategic diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice initiatives, employee engagement and retention.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
Contributing to the development of strategic human resources and DEIJ priorities for the division
Performance management and employee relations
Administering human resources policies and programs in accordance with divisional, UB, SUNY and NYS guidelines and regulations
Serving as a subject matter expert to provide general support for human resource matters related to employee growth and professional development
Supervision and departmental operations
About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience. 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. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department, and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
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 University at Buffalo .
The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Buffalo, to maintain the excellence of the university and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
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 and 3 years of progressive work experience in the human resources field; or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse populations
Highly organized with the ability to take ownership of projects and manage competing priorities within expected deadlines
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in related field
Demonstrated understanding of EEO , diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice principles
HR experience working in a union environment
Human Resources certification (i.e., PHR , SHRM -CP)
Physical Demands Salary Range
Salary Range Competitive/Commensurate with experience
Additional Salary Information
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Job Type
Job Type Full-Time
Campus
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting?
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Contact's Name Kristin Harte
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Title Senior Staff Assistant
Contact's Email
Contact's Phone
Contact's Phone 716-645-2803
Posting Dates
Posted
Posted 08/29/2025
Deadline for Internal Applicants
Deadline for Internal Applicants 09/12/2025
Deadline for External Applicants
Date to be filled
Date to be filled 11/06/2025
References
Number of References Required
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo. Faculty
Faculty Student Association (FSA)
Research Foundation Employee
State Classified
State Professional
UB Foundation
TA/GA
Student
No Current Employment Affiliation
* How did you first hear about this employment opportunity? AcademicKeys.com
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CareerWomen.com
Chronicle of Higher Education
DiversitySearch.com
GoogleJobs.com
HERCjobs.org
HigherEdJobs.com
IMDiversity.com
Indeed.com
LinkedIn.com
MBACareers.com
Conference
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UBJobs.buffalo.edu
Other
* Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment? Yes
No
* Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university? Yes
No
* Do you have 3–5-year experience in Human Resources field? (Open Ended Question)
UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266.
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