"Director of Campus Life Centers"

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.

Click here for more about Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Five (5) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education, including but not limited to Student Activities, Residence Life, and/or Student Centers. Strategic planning experience. Budget management experience. Supervisory experience. Experience supporting a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience in generating revenue through conferences and facility rentals. Crisis and incident management experience. Event planning experience. Data software and analysis experience. Experience in facilities and project management. Experience with event software (i.e., SB Engaged, 25Live, etc.).

Brief Description of Duties:

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director of Campus Life Centers serves as a senior leader in the Office of Student Life. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Student Activities Center, Stony Brook Union, the Bauman Center, and the Melville Library Commuter Lounge (Pit Stop) and other designated facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, space scheduling and billing, facilities management, audio-visual production, and event management. The Director leads and collaborates with various university departments and stakeholders to analyze and assess issues, including short and long-term implications at the unit, divisional, and institutional levels, and makes recommendations to the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students. The Director strives to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are well informed about Campus Life Center facilities and services that enrich the user experience. The Director uses a variety of project management platforms to develop and execute projects and initiatives. The Director is responsible for shaping and executing revenue-generating strategies that expand our impact and support organizational growth. The Director partners with the CLC team and campus stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that broaden external partnerships and strengthen income streams. The Director serves as a member of the Student Life Continuity of Operations Team during campus emergencies.

Department Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Risk Management

• The Director provides leadership for strategic planning, communications, organizational effectiveness, development, assessment, and process improvement initiatives for the Department of Campus Life Centers. The Director collaborates with the Departments of Campus Residences, Registrar, Campus Operations and Maintenance, Auxiliary Services Association, Conferences and Special Events, Enterprise Risk Management, and various Student Affairs departments to execute day-to-day operations, ensure policy and procedural compliance, manage risk for events, and enhance the user experiences when visiting our facilities. The Director leads a culture of assessment and improvement in which units undertake regular program evaluation and data analysis to ensure alignment with strategic priorities. The Director enhances divisional effectiveness by developing, implementing, and managing assessment, evaluation, and planning processes and infrastructures, and by providing data analysis, program assessment, and strategic planning support for all units within Student Life.

Supervision, Performance Management, and Budget

• The Director supervises the Assistant Director of Operations and Facilities, the Assistant Director of Audio-Visual Services, and the Assistant Director of Event Services. The Director indirectly supervises 8 full-time professionals, 50-plus hourly student employees, and interns assigned to the department. The Director coordinates and directs staff in the oversight of operational, administrative, and personnel policies and procedures for the Department of Campus Life Centers. These activities include team member recruitment, retention, onboarding, development, and performance management. The Director undertakes continuous review of processes and procedures to ensure ongoing improvement and alignment with divisional and institutional objectives. The Director manages the Campus Life Centers' budget, ensuring efficient and effective use of existing resources. This includes budget planning, analysis, compliance, and management. The Director has overall responsibility to ensure all accounting and purchasing practices and procedures are adhered to and enforced.

Facilities Management, Capital Projects, and Renovations

• The Director facilitates and collaborates with the Campus Operations and Maintenance team; Campus Planning, Design, and Construction team; Auxiliary Services Association, and Student Life Directors on space planning, renovations, and capital improvements for spaces under the purview of Student Life and the Division of Student Affairs, and makes recommendations to the AVP and Dean of Students. The Director will collaborate with vendors and stakeholders on the selection of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and designs. The Director serves as the departmental liaison to building occupants for the implementation of University policies and procedures related to facility use. The Director deploys IT solutions for department-wide optimization, oversees IT support services and contracts, and manages all systems and infrastructure to support the operations. The Director collaborates and consults with University stakeholders to ensure all policies and procedures relating to safety and security are adhered to. The Director maintains a facilities renovations plan and a schedule for replacement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Event Management, Production & Revenue

• The Director partners with the Conferences and Events, Campus Residences, the Auxiliary Services Association, and various Student Affairs departments to coordinate logistics and operations for events and engagement initiatives, including student-led/generated ideas, campus traditions, major programs, and external events. The Director plays a key part in developing and executing revenue-generating strategies that drive growth and strengthen our financial sustainability. The Director is highly engaged in supporting major campus-wide events, such as but not limited to Convocation, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Commencement. The Director is responsible for creating across all areas of the department a high level of customer service and engagement with both internal and external constituencies. The Director works to ensure that all event services, production, and operations are executed in a seamless manner and are in alignment with divisional and institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Student Life Continuity of Operations

• In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Students, the Director serves as a member of the Student Life Continuity of Operations team during emergencies, incidents, and specific issues impacting Stony Brook students on or off-campus. The Director collaborates with campus partners and stakeholders, including Campus Operations and Maintenance, Enterprise Risk Management, and appropriate campus stakeholders to ensure proper readiness and lead emergency response efforts for all Campus Life Center facilities.

Professional Development and Committee Involvement

• Participate in opportunities that promote your learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars). Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside of your department/unit (i.e., campus-wide traditions, events, programs).
• 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: $96,000-$105,000 + $4,000 Location Pay = $100,000-$109,000 Total Compensation
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

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.

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

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