Staff Spotlight: Jason Buitrago

Meet Jason Buitrago from the MBA/MS Admissions Office to learn more about his interest in maps and role here at Simon

Q.    What is your title and what do you do?
A.     Assistant Director of IT & Operations: Oversee the online application infrastructure, application processing, decision notifications, and work with various departments on campus to provide a seamless transition to the University for our        Simon students.

Q.    How long have you worked at Simon?
A.    I have been at Simon for a little over one year.

Q.    Where did you work prior to Simon?
A.       I worked at the Financial Aid Office at the University of Rochester, working with students seeking financing options for their education.

Q.    What do you like most about your job?
A.      I love the balance between student contact and being the “man behind the veil” with operations. I also love the fact that my main job is to make others’ experiences (student or colleague) as easy as possible.

Q.    Fun fact about you?
A.     Since 2002, I have traveled to a different country once per year and plan on doing that for the rest of my life! This has probably spawned my obsession with maps!

Q.    If you could recommend a “uniquely Rochester experience” to prospective students what would it be?
A.    Attend all the festivals! We have so many types of festivals in Rochester throughout the year, that I firmly believe that everyone can find at least one that they will enjoy!