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Are you looking for a Student Assistant position this semester? Consider the below posting within UB’s Graduate Enrollment Services office!

We are seeking to fill a semester position in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services. It is anticipated that the employee will devote up to 20 regularly scheduled hours per week to this assignment. The responsibilities of this Student Assistant position will include, but will not be limited to, tasks such as:

• Providing assistance with various data mining projects in order to learn characteristics (demographics, quality) of yearly applicant pools.
• Assistance with day-to-day online Slate (graduate online application system) operations – training, application support, technical support, user support documentation
• Petitions, waivers and score management, including downloading and distribution of electronic GRE and TOEFL scores through an online system, triage and review of transcripts; providing assistance with application fee waiver/deferral processing,
• Assisting with day-to-day communication with prospective applicants placing an emphasis on enhancing communication with applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Daily communication with prospective applicants and answering general questions regarding graduate school programs at UB.
• Assistance with the processing of transcripts in the online Slate system, including but not limited to: reviewing submissions, verifying files, and communicating with staff
• Provide general office support – screening of incoming mail, incoming telephone calls, typing, photocopying, faxing and scanning
• Projects as assigned to assist GES staff

The incumbent will also be expected to prepare correspondence, assist with basic office duties (answering phones, verifying data, etc.), provide support for database and electronic mailing list management and maintenance, as well as assist with preparations for various Graduate Enrollment Services events. Other administrative and technical tasks may be assigned as appropriate to the skill level of the candidate (i.e., enhanced support of the online application system (imports); data reporting, Slate and others processes).

Applicants for this position must demonstrate exceptional communication skills (oral and written), tact, and diplomacy, reliability and attention to detail. This student assistant position requires effective management of information in terms of ability to handle confidential information, editing content, organization and descriptiveness, as well as effective contact with personnel throughout the University on a regular basis. It is essential that the chosen candidate will be able to learn to use resources (websites, contact lists, on-line and printed information) to maximum effect and efficiency. Other mandatory qualifications include:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Basic understanding of the workings of a web page
• High energy level, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, plus tact and diplomacy
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills

How to apply:

Send resume and contact information for three (3) references to Lisa Coia, Associate Director, Office of Graduate Enrollment Services, lccoia@buffalo.edu

Call for Candidates

On April 11 – 14, 2022 the following offices will be filled through a general election of graduate students at UB:

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER

The stipends for each of these positions is $20,000.  Elected officers must be present (on campus) and available to serve in the duties of their office from June 1, 2022 until May 31, 2023.

Any student enrolled in a department that is currently represented by GSA, who is in good academic standing, and attends the February 2^nd  and March 2^nd Board of Directors meetings shall be eligible to run for office.

*Please note that international students holding an assistantship or any other employment will be restricted by federal work regulations and may not be eligible to run for office under United States Law.*

Petition packets for candidacy are now available by email request and are due back to the Election Committee Co-Chairs by Friday, February 25, 2022 at 4:30pm.  Absolutely NO late submissions will be accepted.

All prospective candidates must attend a mandatory meeting with members of the Election Committee where the Election Rules and Regulations will be handed out and reviewed.  Meetings will be arranged between prospective candidates and the Election Committee to occur between Thursday, March 3, 2022 and Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Please contact the Election Committee Co-Chairs, Morgan Redington (morganey@buffalo.edu) and Vaishnavi Hatrote (vhatrote@buffalo.edu) to inquire about the details of the application procedure and formalities.

Dear University Community,

On behalf of the School of Management, I am pleased to announce that our IRS-certified accounting students will again offer free tax preparation services to individuals and families with an annual income below $57,000. UB employees* are encouraged to take advantage of this service and to invite their families and neighbors to do the same.

New this year, to ensure the health and safety of preparers and clients, walk-in clients cannot be accommodated. All tax services will be by appointment only.

The service will be offered on the South campus. To schedule an appointment and view a list of what to bring, COVID safety guidelines, maps, directions and frequently asked questions, visit management.buffalo.edu/freetaxprep.

* Please note that tax preparation for nonresident aliens requires special processing that is beyond the scope of the services provided by Beta Alpha Psi volunteers. UB employees who are nonresident aliens can visit this website to find out if you are eligible to use Sprintax for income tax filing.

Hello UB students!

I am a former attendee at University at Buffalo (and both of my siblings graduated with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UB as well), and thereafter pursued further education in Houston, TX. While I was there, I became intimately involved in the stray/animal abuse crisis that plagues the city. For the last 6 years, I have been rescuing abused, abandoned, and stray dogs off the streets of Houston while obtaining my PhD – and I LOVED it. Now that I’m back in Buffalo, I’m hoping to help out with a few dogs down south by transporting them here. They are desperate! Unfortunately we are completely out of foster homes down there, so we’re now forced to leave dogs on the streets or rescue them just to keep them in kennels. I already have a rescue in place here in NY to sponsor all of their vet bills and adoption fees, a driver and transport vehicle in place, and hundreds of dogs that have nowhere to go.

I am reaching out to you students because I found that my own graduate lifestyle catered really well to fostering. It’s noncommittal, can be a one time trial, or something that you continually help out with. My plan is to get some dogs here on February 7-8th, but I need some fosters in place. We will only transport those that have a pledged foster here in Buffalo, so it’s really urgent to find some helpers as soon as possible!

Again, all expenses are covered, and these will be temporary fosters. They will be fully vetted before they get to you, and we can supply you with anything you need. Dogs will also be tested to make sure they’re social with both people and other dogs (and we can test cats if need be). This is a really great opportunity to try out having a dog without the long term commitment. **ALSO, since we have SO MANY, I can cater to your needs as far as breed, size, behavior, age, etc.

If anyone is interested, or can forward this e-mail to someone that may be interested, PLEASE contact me! Right now I only have 2 foster homes for a beagle and some lab puppies!

Feel free to contact me at jaclynmsb@gmail.com, texts at (716)860-1942, or via my facebook rescue page https://www.facebook.com/groups/344584623904679

Please see the attached Memo regarding remote GSA office operations and the reinstituted ban on in-person activities until further notice.

The University at Buffalo (UB) department of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation seeks to hire an Assessment Reporting Technician (Technician).  The Technician works within the Educational Effectiveness & Learning Analytics team to provide oversight and support for course evaluation administration, reporting and user support for Annual Academic Program Assessment Reporting (AAPAR), crucial for documenting program assessment work at UB for continuing accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).  The Technician will create and maintain databases for course evaluation data and annual assessment reports and assist with developing relevant reports related to the status of these two initiatives.

 For further information, please review the full posting at the below link:

 Title: Assessment Reporting Technician

Posting Number: P220005

Department: Educational Effectiveness and Learning Analytics

Quicklink for Posting:  https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/32481

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.

Please see the attached SUNY COVID Guidance for the Spring 2022 semester.  Specific UB guidelines and deadlines are forthcoming.

Immersive Xperiences (IX) Series: Shifting Time, Space, Things & Learning

This 4-part HyFlex series shares information and hands-on activities.

We will consider how the affordances of simulations add value to today’s learning landscape. Through simulations, we can now shift time and space to create authentic learning experiences to engage and motivate learners. We can now be involved in simulated environments using new genres of technology, making choices and affecting outcomes. Exploration sessions will share how freely available tools can be used to simulate reality. Simulations are no longer restricted only to those who have access to expensive virtual labs

This series held on Thursdays through January at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, shares examples of how higher education is making use of Immersive Xperiences (IX).

•  Jan 6 – Session #1: Presentation About a Variety of Immersive Xperiences (IX)
• Jan 13 – Session #2: Hands-on Exploration Using Google Street View to Create 360° Virtual Tours
• Jan 20 – Session #3: Hands-on Exploration of Google Arts and Culture & Other Virtual Reality (VR) Tours
• Jan 27 – Session #4: Hands-on Exploration Creating Augmented Reality (AR) Using Merge Cube

Offered in HyFlex Format

Optionally attend in-person, online synchronously through ZOOM, or asynchronously through UB Learns at a time that suits your availability. The first session includes a broad overview of IX modalities. Subsequent sessions involve short ½ hour activities followed by optional time for questions and self-exploration.

Registration is available through the Libraries’ website.

https://booking.lib.buffalo.edu/calendar/workshops/IX-general

Note: proper steps will be taken to ensure social distancing and disinfection processes at in-person locations.

The Graduate School is pleased to offer a series of free grant writing workshops designed for doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars. The series will include the following workshops:

Fellowship and Grant Writing Basics. This workshop is for early career doctoral students who are in the early stages of their program and who have not yet formulated their research plan or methodology. Participants will learn about the differences between fellowships and grants, how to search for appropriate awards, and the basic components of applications. Jan. 24, 9-11 a.m. via Zoom

Grant Writing for STEM fields: Research Planning for Future PIs. This workshop is for advanced doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars in STEM fields. Learn how to identify funding, steps for planning a fundable research project, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid when writing a competitive proposal. Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., via Zoom

Grant Writing for Humanities: Pursuing Grants to Help Support Your Humanities Scholarship. This workshop is for advanced doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and related social sciences. This workshop examines how to compete for grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Fulbright U.S. Student Program, private foundations, and grants to travel to collections and libraries. Jan. 26, 9-11 a.m., via Zoom

Registration is required by Jan. 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Register for the Fellowship and Grant Writing Basics workshop.
Register for the Grant Writing for STEM and Humanities workshops.

SUNY has also announced a Grant-writing primer. Have a specific grant you’re looking to get, or want to learn how to get started in grant-writing? Register for “Grants & Proposals: If you write it, they will fund!” a SUNY Center for Professional Development online and asynchronous course running Jan. 4 through March 28 in Blackboard. There is a cost for this SUNY program.