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University at Buffalo

Location: Buffalo, New York
Category: Admin-Human Resources
Date Posted: September 30, 2025

Job Description

Fiscal Year

2025-2026

Position Title

Associate Director Human Resources

Classification Title

Staff Associate

Department

Student Life

Posting Number

P250206

Posting Link

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58681

Employer

State

Professional Appointment Term

Term

Salary Grade

SL4

Position Summary

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 Lifes 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.

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, youll 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 Americas 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

Bachelors 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

Masters 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)

Salary Range

Competitive/Commensurate with experience

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

Full-Time

Campus

As Assigned

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact's Name

Kristin Harte

Contact's Title

Senior Staff Assistant

Contact's Email

kkohl2@buffalo.edu