[KS] Job opening: Assistant Director, Asia Research Institute, University at Buffalo

[Bruce Acker]

The Office of International Education at the University at Buffalo invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Asia Research Institute (ARI)<https://www.buffalo.edu/asiainstitute.html>. Reporting to the Institute Director, the Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in managing the Institute's academic, administrative and outreach activities.

The Assistant Director will:

  *   Plan and coordinate Institute academic and cultural programs, in collaboration with the Institute Director, affiliated faculty and Institute staff.
  *   Manage program logistics and activities, coordinate administrative approvals; oversee / provide direct support for conferences, lectures, and other Institute initiatives.
  *   Develop proposals for Institute initiatives and projects in cooperation with Institute leadership; liaise with external funding agencies and representatives, and prepare project reports.
  *   Prepare budget requests and budget reports, provide fiscal oversight for institute accounts. Support the Institute Director in cultivating potential donors.
  *   Manage the Institute's website, calendar, and listservs; oversee communications, marketing, and publicity efforts.
  *   Supervise Institute personnel, including professional staff, student assistants, and short-term program assistants.

Learn more:

  *   Our benefits<https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits.research-foundation.html#statebenefits>, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  *   Being a part of the University at Buffalo community<https://www.buffalo.edu/>.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, and five years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience to include:

  *   Administrative experience related to externally funded or fee-based programs
  *   Supervisory experience or a demonstrated ability to establish priorities for work to be accomplished by others
  *   Event management
  *   Superior coordination and interpersonal skills
  *   Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise written format

Preferred Qualifications

  *   A degree in a field related to the Asia Research Institute's academic activities is preferred.
  *   An advanced degree is preferred.

Salary Range
$70,000 - $85,000

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.

Work Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Occasional weekend and evening hours required)

Campus
North Campus

Contact Information
Marlies Borzynski
marliesv at buffalo.edu<mailto:marliesv at buffalo.edu>
716-645-4894

Posting Date
Posted 09/09/2026

Deadline for applicants
09/27/2026

Date to be filled
10/19/2026

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