Position Information
Position Title: Case Manager
Department:
Educational Opportunity Center
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62302
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail
Information
Position Summary
TheBuffalo Educational
Opportunity Center (BEOC) is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and compassionate individual to join our
team as a Case Manager to focus on providing comprehensive case management and job coaching to students in the BEOCs
Buffalo Build Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program and other workforce development programming.
The Case Manager position
requires someone with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to advocacy, and the ability to empower students to achieve their personal
and professional goals. This role requires strong organizational skills, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively with students and
stakeholders. If you are passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we
want to hear from you.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Conduct thorough assessments and develop
individualized case plans in collaboration with students, community agencies and other stakeholders (i.e. housing, healthcare, legal, job
placement, etc.). - Facilitate engaging workshops and group sessions for students on topics relevant to personal development and
independence such as budgeting, time management, and problem solving. - Assist students in job readiness preparation, including resume
building, interview skills, and job search strategies. - Provide students with on-the-job support and coaching to help them
successfully integrate into the workforce. - Monitor and track students job performance and provide ongoing guidance for career
advancement.
About The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) is an
adult education enterprise, of the State University of New York, University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), with an annual enrollment of 1,940 students that provides urban and/or disadvantaged residents in the Western
New York area with tuition-free academic programs, workforce development training and certifications, and gainful employment opportunities.
The mission of BEOC is to produce lifelong learners who are self-directed, empowered, and committed to excellence.
Residents of the surrounding Buffalo community are provided a range of services designed to develop the academic and workforce development
skills necessary to become self-sufficient. Programs and services are structured to adapt to the needs of our students – as well as to the
demands of our community – and serve as first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment skills. To learn more
about the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, visit our website.
Learn more:
As an Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or related field with 2 years of directly related
experience in case management or job coaching. - Knowledge and strong understanding of social services systems and community
resources. - Cultural competence and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
- Proficiency with technology
including Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems. - Evening and weekend hours will be required.
- Valid drivers
license and access to reliable transportation may be required. - An equivalent combination of education and experience will be
considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Social Work, Education, Student Personnel, Psychology or
related field. - Bilingual
- Experience working with academically under-prepared and/or economically disadvantaged
adults.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$55,000 – $57,000
Special Instructions
Summary
This position is funded until 12/31/26 by a grant from the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development
and is subject to the continued availability of funds from this grant.
Is a background check required for this
posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact’s Name: Larry Donalson
Contact’s Pronouns:
Contact’s Title: Director of Enrollment Management
Contact’s Email: larrydon@buffalo.edu
Contact’s Phone: 716-645-1952
Posting
Dates
Posted: 05/07/2026
Deadline for Applicants: 05/21/2026
Date to be filled:
07/06/2026
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