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About the Role
The Campus Programs and Special Events Specialist is a newly created position supporting campus-wide student programming and special events, with a focus on identified and priority student populations. This role assists with planning, coordinating, and implementing programs across multiple campuses, supporting student engagement and retention efforts through collaboration and student-centered practices.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and execution of key annual events, initiatives, and traditions.
- Support the creation of new small, medium, and large-scale traditions and events.
- Support existing collaborations and develop programs to create an educationally rich environment.
- Collaborate with various departments to expand evening and weekend programming.
- Assist with gathering student feedback and identifying opportunities to enhance the student experience.
- Support and execute New Seawolves Welcome Week events.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate student assistants, including recruitment, hiring, training, and performance review.
- Assist with monitoring program budgets, tracking expenditures, and coordinating with vendors.
- Assist with tracking and managing inventory for events and programs.
- Plan, assign, and review student assistant work.
- Assist with planning family orientation activities and coordinating schedules.
- Develop and coordinate educational and social family engagement opportunities.
- Participate in opportunities that promote learning, growth, and development.
- Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by supporting events and programs.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
- Two (2) years of full-time experience with small and large-scale event management.
- Experience with event logistics.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Applications.
- Experience working with a diverse population.
- Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Administrative skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Equity
- Student success
Location
- West Campus
- East Campus
- Southampton Campus
Work Type
- Full-time
- Evening work
- Weekend work
Experience Level
- Two (2) years of full-time experience with small and large-scale event management
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master's degree (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $61,000-$63,000 + $4,150 Location Pay = $65,150-$67,150 Total Compensation
Benefits
- Eligible for $4,150 UUP annual location pay
About the Company
- 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.
- Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
- Serving a highly diverse student body.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in 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.
- Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting oea_ada@stonybrook.edu. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.