Complex Director

Position Information

About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional

Professional

Department

Residence Life Office

Local Title

Complex Director

Budget Title

Residence Hall Director

Rank

SL-2

Line Number

43102, TBD

Salary Range

51,261-53,261

FTE

Full-Time

Bargaining Unit

UUP

PRODiG+ Position

No

Executive Position

No

FLSA

Exempt

Department Website

https://residencelife.buffalostate.edu/

Brief Job Description

The Complex Director (CD) is a 12-month live-in appointment and is a frontline manager/educator of the student population in one or more residence halls. A primary focus of the CD is the development of a residential theme area, which may include the first-year experience, upper-class housing, or apartments.

Responsibilities of the CD include:

• supervision, training, and development of undergraduate student staff and graduate assistants;
• community development;
• 24-hour crisis intervention;
• provide educational and social programming for the residential
  population;
• community council advisor;
• facilities management;
• serve as a conduct officer for student conduct and community standards and a special advising assignment.
• Included among work and on-call responsibilities are emergency and crisis response duties, including those that occur after traditional business hours and on weekends. This position is considered an essential-critical position.
• Summer responsibilities will be assigned, such as summer hall director, conference director, or roles in other summer projects

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Buffalo State University is not an E-Verify employer.

Multiple vacancies are available.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Full-time experience in residence hall or university apartment management
• Ability to respond to emergency situations during non-traditional business hours and on weekends
• Experience fostering inclusive communities through programming or training

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (do you want this in a specific field? (higher education administration)
• Progressive experience in residence hall or university apartment management
• Experience in student conduct and community standards
• Experience using a related student software system (THD, StarRes, or Mazient)

Anticipated Date of Hire

11/05/2026

Priority Review Date

Application Deadline Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Contact Person

Contact Email

Contact Fax

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8450

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [email protected] or call (716) 878-3042.

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.