Department Administrator

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K - $60K 💻 Other 🗓️ July 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Department Administrator for the Division of Student Life. The role involves serving as the primary business administrator for assigned departments, providing strategic financial, human resources, compliance, and administrative support, and acting as the main liaison between department leadership and various university administrative offices.

Highlights

Serve as the first line of support for departmental business operations.
Identify, resolve, and prevent issues related to financial administration, procurement, contracts, human resources, and compliance.
Act as liaison between departmental leadership, Student Life Finance, Student Life Human Resources, Procurement, and other administrative offices.
Provide guidance on budget administration, financial compliance, workforce planning, recruitment, contracts, and procurement.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, is required.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with two years of experience or a master’s degree/professional certification and relevant progressive experience.
Preferred experience includes higher education administration, supporting multiple departments, and knowledge of SUNY and university funding environments.
Full-time position with a salary range of $57,151 - $60,000.
Requires passing a background check prior to appointment.
Supports the Division of Student Life, which focuses on student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.