Coordinator for Student Engagement and Activities

About the Team

The Division of Student Affairs at Stony Brook University is a student-focused organization dedicated to empowering student success and supporting personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage.

We are proud to be named one of the "Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs" by Diverse Magazine. As the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 nationally in fostering social mobility, we serve a highly diverse student body and have received multiple distinctions for our work in experiential learning, career development, voter engagement, and residential life quality.

About the Role

As an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Coordinator for Student Engagement and Activities serves a vital role in creating and maintaining a vibrant campus life. Reporting to an Assistant Director, you will help enhance the educational experience of Stony Brook students by facilitating their development, exposure to, and engagement with programs, events, organizations, and other opportunities.

Your day will involve directly supporting the administration, advising, training, and leadership development of student organizations, their leaders, and advisors. You will manage space scheduling, event planning, and risk management while assisting with an advising model that is responsive to student needs. This role requires a collaborative approach to problem-solving, balancing independent work with team efforts to support major programming, student staff supervision, and departmental marketing.

Hiring Process

To apply, please submit your resume/CV and cover letter through the online application portal. We are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas for this position. For more information about joining our team, visit the Student Affairs "Join Us" page.

Equal Opportunity

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 contact the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA).

Why Work Here

We offer a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and benefits. For more details on our total rewards, visit our "Why Work Here" page. This is a full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt position eligible for overtime provisions, with evening and weekend work required at times.

Work location

Work model: On-site

34, Mills Road, Stony Brook, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, 11790, United States

Stony Brook, New York

Key Responsibilities

check_circleProvide advising and guidance to diverse student organizations and their leaders
check_circleMonitor organizational compliance with institutional policies and risk management protocols
check_circleSupport leadership development through workshops, training sessions, and resource creation
check_circleCoordinate marketing and communication efforts to increase student participation
check_circleConduct regular supervision meetings to provide direction and professional development
check_circleMaintain student engagement software platforms including form creation and data reporting
check_circleAssist with processing student organization reservation requests and annual registrations
check_circleAssist in monitoring departmental budgets and processing purchase requisitions
check_circlePlan, promote, execute, and evaluate departmental initiatives and campus-wide events

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
verifiedOne (1) year of full-time experience in planning/executing student events or advising student organizations
verifiedNo work visa sponsorship available

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Counseling, Social Welfare, or a related field. Supervisory experience (supervision of students may be considered). Experience with web-based information systems (i.e., Anthology, CampusGroups, etc.) and/or event scheduling systems (i.e., 25Live, etc.).

Benefits & Perks

check_circleEligible for $4,000 UUP annual location paycheck_circleEligible for overtime provisions under FLSA

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Anthology, Campusgroups, 25live.

Education: Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) required; Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or related field preferred.

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In this Coordinator for Student Engagement and Activities at AI Community @ SBU role, you will provide advising and guidance to diverse student organizations and their leaders; monitor organizational compliance with institutional policies and risk management protocols; support leadership development through workshops, training sessions, and resource creation; and coordinate marketing and communication efforts to increase student participation.

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To qualify for the Coordinator for Student Engagement and Activities at AI Community @ SBU position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher); One (1) year of full-time experience in planning/executing student events or advising student organizations; and No work visa sponsorship available.

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Coordinator for Student Engagement and Activities at AI Community @ SBU is based in 34, Mills Road, Stony Brook, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, 11790, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Key skills for Coordinator for Student Engagement and Activities at AI Community @ SBU include Anthology; Campusgroups; and 25live.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) required; and Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or related field preferred.

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