Job Openings - Applications Due April 11th.
We are looking for motivated UB students looking to get involved!
Fill out the application form, attach your resume, and bring it to the SBI office at 341 Student Union. Forms submitted by e-mail will not be accepted.
Administration
Make your mark at UB and start your career with hands on experience in Marketing, Finance and IT. Check the job listings in the Administrative Division of SBI and apply today!
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Marketing Coordinators
Responsible for the promotion of all SBI events. Coordinates graphic artists, flyer hangers, newspaper, radio advertising, campus television as well as other facets of promotion. Designs unique and original advertising schemes for events. Works with all components of SBI.
Qualifications:
Good understanding of marketing strategies and an ability to capture the attention of the student populous. Artistic & organizational skills are also employed.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $117.00 and excellent opportunities to hone marketing skills.
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Marketing Designer
Designs the layout of Advertising for flyers, magazine and newspaper ads. Utilizes current computer layout programs such as PageMaker, freehand, PhotoShop, etc.
Qualifications:
Experience with layout or design is beneficial with special emphasis on the aforementioned programs. An ability to creatively and coherently depict information in an aesthetic manner. Must have good time management skills and be able to produce within deadlines.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $219.00 and experience in large scale layout and design.
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Information Systems Assistant
Assists in management of SBI technology, focusing primarily on Windows system administration, PC maintenance, software/hardware troubleshooting, and user training. This is a 15-hour per week position.
Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office; PC hardware; Scripting ability or Mac/Unix experience is a plus.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of 270.00 and an outstanding opportunity to get hands on corporate experience as a jr. systems administrator.
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Marketing Coordinator
Handles all Publicity for the Health Education division, including, but not limited to: University Press and Magazines; University Cable Information; flyers; videos; local television, radio and newspaper. Responsible for submitting divisional information to the SBI Marketing and Public Relations Director for inclusion in the newsletter and/or the printing of an Health Education newsletter.
Qualifications:
A good sense of how to market programs and events. Artistic ability is a plus. Computer experience with graphic layout programs is also a bonus. Good organizational and communication skills are necessary.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $149.00 and a wealth of experience in publicity, layout and design.
SBI Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance provides students with legal advice, assistance, and referrals in a broad area of student legal concerns, including, but not limited to, landlord/tenant problems, contract/lease review, vehicular violations, and debtor/creditor issues. The office provides access to a professional lawyer and legal researchers who research issues that are relevant. The office also offers educational publications and seminars/workshops on a variety of legal concerns.
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Director
Manages, hires, trains the Legal Assistance staff of receptionists and legal researchers. Is responsible for managing the office, including the implementation of the office budget for purchases and payroll. Works with the professional staff and SBI officers to provide overall direction for the office. Develops seminars and lectures on legal issues relevant to students. Additionally, coordinates legal research training program.
Qualifications:
Must possess an interest in the law and legal issues. Communication skills and the ability to work with others to build a cohesive staff are a necessity. Managerial and organizational skills are also beneficial. Must be creative in implementing new ideas and programs.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $270.00 and accompanies the strong leadership skills that can be developed in this position.
SBI Health Education
The Health Education division provides a broad array of educational services to students in the area of human sexuality and health education. The different programs within the Health Education division are the Sexuality Education Center, Health Education Clinic, AIDS Coalition, Anti-Rape Task Force (ARTF), and SBI players. The staff is composed of trained professionals and students who perform the services. Students are responsible for acting as educators of health concerns, referring and counseling patients with questions regarding birth control and the consequences of human sexual behavior, as well as function as proactive coordinator who programs events which illustrate the concerns and ideas of the Health Education Division.
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Sexuality Education Center Supervising Counselor and Assistant
Supervises & trains student peer educators, interns and volunteers for peer birth control/contraception sessions, sexually transmitted infection counseling, workshops and pregnancy testing/counseling. Also assists in the planning of division events.
Qualifications:
Supervises & trains student peer educators, interns and volunteers for peer birth control/contraception sessions, sexually transmitted infection counseling, workshops and pregnancy testing/counseling. Also assists in the planning of division events.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $288.00 and $240.00 respectively, and a extensive experience in dealing with issues of human sexuality. An opportunity to help others and also provide for personal growth.
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Event Coordinator
Responsible for assisting in coordination of all Health Education division events, collaborating with each Divisions staff. Will serve as main liaison with SBI Marketing department to provide for adequate publicity and local media coverage for events.
Qualifications:
Must have good organizational, management, and communication skills and experience scheduling events. The ideal candidate would also have a passion for helping others and a desire to educate others on the issues which are relevant to Health Ed.. Must complete Peer Education Training provided by Health Education.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $288.00 and the opportunity to program events which receive media coverage from University, Local, Regional, and National sources.
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AIDS Coalition Supervisor and Assistant
Responsible for providing HIV pre-post test counseling (training provided), coordinates work-shops, speakers and awareness events. Supervises AIDS Coalition interns and volunteers.
Qualifications:
Must complete Peer Education Training provided by Health Education as well as HIV test counseling training (provided). Must be open, empathic and interested in human services. Must also be able to maintain professional confidentiality. Good organizational skills necessary, with strong communication and presentation abilities.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $270.00 and $192.00 respectively, and a wealth of experience in dealing with issues of human sexuality. An opportunity to help others and to experience personal growth.
Anti-Rape Task Force
The Anti-Rape Task Force is a service designed to promote awareness of rape and sexual assault issues within the university and outside community through educational and functional programs. The functional programming includes several walk stations around campus and a van service to the University Heights area. The educational portion includes the presentation of speakers, vigils, workshop, seminars and other programs aimed at the reduction of sexual and other related violence.
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Safety Shuttle Operators
Responsible for the operation of the ARTF Safety Shuttle. Keep statistics related to service.
Qualifications:
Must have valid driver license and be eligible for Van testing. Must complete Peer Education Training provided by Health Education
Compensation:
Each of the three positions has a monthly stipend of $238.00. An opportunity to help others and maintain important safety program, and experience personal growth.
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ARTF Walk Station Supervisors and Safety Shuttle Supervisor
Responsible for coordinating either the North campus, South Campus or Safety Shuttle services respectively. Included in that task is the recruitment, training and scheduling work-study and volunteers who provide the services. Assist with ARTF programming and awareness events.
Qualifications:
Must have good organizational, management, and communication skills. Must have valid driver license and be eligible for Van testing for Safety Shuttle positions only. Must be able to coordinate, schedule and organize a staff. Must complete Peer Education Training provided by Health Education.
Compensation:
Each one of the two Supervisor positions has a monthly stipend of $252.00. These positions give the individual the opportunity to use management and communication skills as well as the ability to coordinate a staff and develop leadership skills.
WRUB
WRUB is the student-run radio station at UB. Currently the station is broadcast through the cable television system on campus as well as a Real Audio stream through the World Wide Web. Through this conduit, the station supplies the community with diverse student oriented programming, provides educational and learning experience in the field of organization and broadcasting and acts as the voice of the student population. Additionally, the station broadcasts a weekly music video program called WRUB TV that airs on Public Access and on campus cable television.
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Training Director
Responsible for constant recruiting and training of new volunteers as DJ's at the station. Involves making presentations to groups of applicants, as well as one-on-one equipment training and skills evaluation of applicants. The Training Director also searches amongst current volunteers for specialized skills required in operating staff positions, and makes recommendations for placement into those positions.
Qualifications:
Good communication and organizational skills are required. A highly self-motivated individual with good management and people skills will be a plus.
Compensation:
monthly stipend of $192.00 and excellent opportunities to learn management skills and techniques.
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General Manager
Responsible for managing the station and staff on a daily basis. Establishes a framework for management that is concurrent with the FCC guidelines and SBI Administrative policy. Prepares an annual budget with the Treasurer and monitors that budget throughout the year. Reports to the Executive Director and Executive Committee. Is also responsible for advancing the station in its development towards an FCC FM frequency license. The recruitment and training of a station volunteers is of great importance to this position.
Qualifications:
Some knowledge and interest in radio/broadcasting crucial. Communication skills and the ability to manage a staff of personnel and direct their efforts toward a common goal. Should be able to learn and work with an annual budget. The ideal candidate would be highly self motivated and have a “vision” of where the station should be headed in the future.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $288.00 accompanies the strong leadership skills that can be developed in this position. An in-depth experience of managing a working broadcast station. This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to break into the broadcast industry.
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Music Director
Is responsible for working with the Program Director in the development of the on-air music programming. Works with record labels and promotional companies to keep WRUB serviced with music on a constant basis. Manages the music department staff of reviewers and specialty directors, who work with contacts and local bands to cultivate more music for the station. Manages periodic projects related to maintaining music resources and ongoing education of volunteer base.
Qualifications:
Must be knowledgeable of the music industry and the current trends in both popular and underground music. Must have the communication skills to work with outside record companies and industry personnel.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $192.00 and hands on experience in the music industry.
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Sports Broadcaster
The person holding this position is responsible for providing play by play and color commentary for the broadcast of UB Bulls football and basketball games. This involves making contacts in the UB athletic department as well as planning and preparing for the weekly broadcasts. This position is also responsible for scheduling and planning DJ and marketing events with the Athletic Department when the need arises.
Qualifications:
Must have strong broadcast skills as well good verbal communication and good interpersonal skills. An interest in, and knowledge of, football and basketball is also expected.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $135.00.
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Program Director
Responsible for the creation and implementation of the programs and shows that appear on WRUB's regular schedule. Additionally, the person holding this position is expected to assign the shifts on the radio schedule to the volunteer staff. The Program Director also helps to program the overall format of the station, with programming of various types of music and shows, designed to hold the interests of the current student population.
Qualifications:
Some knowledge and interest in radio broadcasting. Strong managerial and organizational skills combined with personnel management skills.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $240.00 and good leadership experience.
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Underwriting Director
The Underwriting Director is responsible for seeking Underwriting support for WRUB Radio programs. Trains and supervises Account Executives and provides encouragement and moral support in their efforts to sell Underwriting Contracts. Works closely with the Programming Director to ensure that all announcements are read/played by DJs on the air. Is responsible for maintaining established clients and actively searching out new clientele.
Qualifications:
Must express an interest in marketing and sales experience. Should be articulate and present a mature presence and convincing approach in marketing techniques.
Compensation:
Attractive commission commensurate on all sales. Excellent opportunity to gain marketing and sales experience
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DJ Service Coordinator
The person holding this position is responsible for running WRUB’s DJ Services. This involves making and maintaining contacts in the UB and Buffalo Communities, and arranging for WRUB to DJ various events. Responsible for scheduling and planning these events with customers, and ensuring their satisfaction. Runs live events that the station is hired for, and supervises a staff of Live Event DJs.
Qualifications:
Must have strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills, experience in event planning, and knowledge of sound equipment. A solid understanding of current popular music is required, and an outgoing personality is helpful for live event DJing.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $192.00.
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WRUB TV Producer
Responsible for coordinating the WRUB televison show. Person holding this position manages volunteer staff and resources. Works with the General Manager to estimate TV expenses each year. Additionally this person assigns technical and production responsibles such as script writing, directing, camera, lights and performing.
Qualifications:
Some knowledge and interest in media, video and film is crucial. Should be able to learn and work with an annual budget. The ideal candidate would be highly self motivated and have a "vision" of where the TV Show should be headed in the future.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $160.00 accompanies the strong leadership skills that can be developed in this position.
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Promotions Director
Responsible for promotion of all WRUB events. Coordinates designers, flyer hangers, newspaper and radio advertising and many other facets of promotion. Looks at revenue generating activity for the station. The Promotions Director manages the volunteer promotions staff, and interfaces with other departments and University personnel. Markets the station to Industry agents. Runs frequent live events on campus to increase awareness and listenership. Recruitment of students to get involved at WRUB is a major part of this position.
Qualifications:
A good sense of how to promote and market the radio station and TV show. Artistic ability and organizational skills are also important.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $192.00 and excellent opportunities to learn marketing skills and techniques.
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Technical Director
The Technical Director is responsible for the maintenance of equipment used to operate WRUB radio. In addition to this, the Technical Director is responisible for all technical aspects involved in the production of WRUB TV. Person holding this positon must be able to work under tight deadlines, be knowledgeable in the field of television production and radio broadcast, and be a team player. The Technical Director is also responsible for coordinating editing schedules for WRUB TV editors and delivering finished episodes to WRUB TV's producer.
Qualifications:
An electronic background and knowledge of electronic maintenance. The ability to “make do” with what’s available and on hand. Knowledge of current video editing software. Creativity is essential.
Compensation:
A monthly stipend of $192.00 as well as immense hands on experience in technical broadcast industry standards.