Academic Coordinator, Physiology and Biophysics

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $56K - $58K 💻 Other 🗓️ February 19th, 2026

Panopto

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring an Academic Coordinator for the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. This role involves managing graduate admissions, supporting undergraduate and graduate programs, coordinating academic activities, maintaining student and alumni databases, and assisting with event planning and faculty support under the direction of the Department Chair.

Highlights

Manage graduate admissions process including interviews, inquiries, recruitment events, and yield planning.
Process graduate applications using Slate; assist with program requirements, enrollment questions, tuition, scholarships, and travel funding.
Collaborate with students and alumni as program ambassadors; maintain related databases and support grading and exam coordination.
Contribute to curriculum updates, provide instructional support, assist with grade postings, exam proctoring, and seminar coordination.
Handle travel reimbursements, departmental website maintenance, room reservations, event planning, and academic procurement tasks.
Assist with faculty promotion dossiers and serve as a backup for the Assistant Director of Academic Administration.
Required skills include proficiency with MS Office, strong writing and communication, data management, organizational ability, and expertise in higher education software.
Preferred experience with UB systems such as HUB, Slate, Brightspace, Panopto, Siri, and Concur.
Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience are required; Master's degree and 3+ years experience preferred.
Salary range is $56,000 - $58,000 annually; full-time term appointment in UUP professional category.