South Midwest HERC

Who We Are
We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following:

• Named one of the "Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs" by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body (click here for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time administrative work experience (student experience may be considered). Experience in higher education or in an organization focused on recruiting, training, project management or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience working with college students. Experience designing and delivering training programs and events. Presentation experience. Project management skills. Experience using databases and spreadsheets to track information and/or develop reports.

Brief Description of Duties:
The ideal candidate leads initiatives that expand and enhance student employment opportunities across the university with a focus on career readiness and skill development. This role focuses on developing on-campus job opportunities, training supervisors who recruit and manage student employees, and collaborating with campus partners to help students build transferable skills and prepare for post-graduate success. The position requires strong program development skills, the ability to design and deliver engaging training, and the capacity to build partnerships across academic and administrative units. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, initiative, collaboration, and a commitment to student success.

Job Development and Career Coaching

• Lead the development and expansion on-campus student employment opportunities by collaborating with academic and administrative departments. Guide campus supervisors in creating high-quality, learning-focused student jobs aligned with career readiness competencies. Promote best practices in student employment and the integration of skill development into student work experiences. Provide individual and group career coaching for undergraduate and graduate students, face-to-face & virtual, on all aspects of student employment and career readiness.

Training Development & Campus Partnerships

• Design, develop, and deliver training programs for campus supervisors who recruit, hire, and supervise student employees. Provide professional development opportunities focused on effective student supervision, inclusive hiring practices, mentoring student employees, and integrating career readiness skill development into student jobs. Deliver training through in-person, virtual, and asynchronous formats. Develop and maintain training materials, guides, and resources to support supervisors and student employees. Supervise student interns.

Program Administration

• Lead collaboration with campus partners including Financial Aid and Human Resources to support the administration of student employment programs, including Federal Work Study. Lead outreach and engagement initiatives. As part of a team, plan and execute on-campus student employment fairs and the annual student employment awards ceremony. Support campus-wide initiatives that recognize and promote student skill development through employment.

Data Management & Program Assessment

• Maintain records related to student employment programs, including job postings and program materials. Track participation and engagement in student employment programs and training initiatives. Assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements. Prepare reports for leadership.

Professional Development & Service

• Participate in opportunities that promote your learning, growth, and development (i.e. classes, training, committee, webinar, etc.). Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas outside of your unit/department (i.e. campus-wide traditions, events, programs, etc.).

  
  

• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
• Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Salary: $65,000 + $4,000 Location Pay = $69,000 Total Compensation
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.

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