Career Center

SUNY Brockport is currently accepting applications for an Associate Director for Student Activities Programming. The person in this role contributes in a significant way to the creation of and cultivation of affinity with the institution and work within, and when applicable, challenges and preserves institutional culture, expectations, and traditions. The Associate Director will engage deeply in supporting and advising a wide range of student organizations, ensuring students learn and implement strategies for effective organization management. They will assume responsibility for numerous human resource functions, including identifying and hiring student and professional staff, as well as the recruitment and retention of volunteers. The Associate Director oversees a vast array of ongoing programs and individual events utilizing a variety of skills to effectively manage both departmental programs and campus wide events. A strong emphasis is placed on advising the programming efforts of Brockport Student Government and campus clubs/ organizations. The Associate Director for Student Activities Programming leads campus initiatives such as Homecoming, Welcome Week, and Family Weekend.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree by time of appointment in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or Administration from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Demonstrated experience with student event programming and/or club/organization development.
• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of student development is essential, as is an understanding of the principles of higher education within the context of a vibrant public comprehensive college.
• Computer skills, including a working knowledge of social media, Microsoft Office, EMS, employee scheduling software and desktop publishing.
• Ability to simultaneously show initiative in day-to-day functions and work independently and function as part of a team.
• Experience with supervising student leaders.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and to prioritize these tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication, negotiating skills, and time management.
• Experience working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds including BIPOC students, LGBTQ students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams), web management, Zoom, as well as digital publication applications.
• Knowledgeable of popular social media applications such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Adobe Creative Suite familiarity.