Details
Posted: 30-Mar-22
Location: New Paltz, New York
Salary: Open
Department: Center for Student Engagement
Classification: SL-2
Budget Title: Student Union Coordinator
Duties:
- Serve in Student Affairs as part of the new Center for Student Engagement, which provides services including orientation and first year programs, leadership development and student activities, fraternity and sorority support, student union building operations, and community and civic engagement.
- Work collaboratively within and beyond this team to contribute to a vibrant student life program that engages students across the campus.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Student Union for all building reservations, audio-visual needs, and operations; and assist with the overall management of the facility
- Serve as the primary contact for students and campus department events, and liaison with conference services for outside clients.
- Oversee the process for providing cost estimates to student union users and manage the billing of services monthly
- Manage all recruitment, hiring and selection, training, recognition, supervision, and student employment budgets of approximately 30-40 student employees which includes student managers, office assistants, and student set-up crew.
- Lead efforts to support and engage off-campus and commuter students
- Manage student club office space, a game room, locker rentals, mother's room, various lounges, and a meditation/prayer space.
- Manage the Trailways Bus Ticket program.
- Assist in the consultation, review, and approval of student club events
- Assist in the evening and weekend operations and supervision of the Student Union and student or departmental events.
- Assist in the management of the ENGAGE student club software program.
- Work will include nights and weekends, as needed, to support programs and departmental on-call rotation schedule.
Qualifications:
Required:
- The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree.
- Student and/or professional experience with knowledge in student activities, event planning, facilities operations, hospitality management, or college student personnel.
- Demonstrated knowledge of supervision and training programs
Preferred:
- Hold a master's degree with experience in student activities, facilities operations, hospitality management, or college student personnel.
- Experience with event management and/or Student Union operations.
- Expertise and comfort with audio/visual technologies
- Experience with CampusLabs ENGAGE software platform.
- Candidates should possess and effectively utilize strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Electronic submissions required. Candidates will be required to submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.
Please apply by visiting
https://jobs.newpaltz.edu. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3675.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin in May 2022 with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2022.
Other Important Information about this vacancy:
This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/
EOE/
ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at
https://www.newpaltz.edu/firesafety/safetyreport.html.
