Assistant Director of Operations

Who We Are

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.

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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time experience in facilities or operations management, including venue setups, space scheduling, and building operation. Supervisory experience (supervision of students may be considered). Experience providing project-based leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience with an enterprise-level scheduling system (such as 25Live). Experience working in higher education.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Campus Life Centers host many events annually, ranging in complexity, size, and stakeholder type (student organizations, departments, or revenue-generating clients). While the variety of our events is complex, we always succeed in working as a team and bringing the magic! Reporting to the Director of Campus Life Centers, the Assistant Director of Operations directly supervises professional full-time employees, undergraduate & graduate staff members, interns, and provides direction for the operation of the Campus Life Centers (Student Activities Center, Stony Brook Union, Bauman Center,East Side Dining Patio, and the Commuter Pit Stop). This role is responsible for directing high-quality event support and rental experience of revenue-generating resources. Therefore, the selected applicant must have the ability to lead a dynamic, diverse workforce and a successful track record of creating collaborative teams within their unit and beyond.
The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrate an ability to be adaptable to unique circumstances, exercising strong supervision, organizational, strategic planning, project management, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the ability to work independently and as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Leadership and Staff Supervision:

• Provide leadership and oversight for a team of full-time professional staff within the Campus Life Centers, ensuring effective supervision, guidance, and operational excellence. Address all disciplinary and employment-related issues, including being responsible for departmental recruiting, hiring, objectives, workload distribution, personnel issues, annual performance appraisals, approval for ti