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). Three (3) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education, risk management, event planning and/or public safety. One (1) year of experience with event management/production.Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field of study. Supervisory experience (supervision of students will be considered). Experience training and developing student leaders. Experience developing and implementing projects, programs, assessment, and/or data management. Experience working in a large public or large private college/university setting. Experience managing data and implementing technology improvements/solutions. Brief Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Student Life Risk Management and Outreach, the Assistant Director helps oversee the Office of Student Life's risk management and mitigation efforts. In this role, the Assistant Director supports safety needs, reduces risk, and ensures the continuity of business operations in the event of an emergency. The identified candidate also works with our 375 student clubs and organizations to communicate and manage policies and procedures surrounding event risk management, continuity of operations, and campus gatherings and demonstrations. The incumbent helps manage essential functions, including risk evaluations, compliance management, and education and outreach to the community. This role is part of a collaborative team providing excellent service and support to our students, faculty, and staff. Experience cultivating collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, parents, family, and community members.To thrive in this position, the Assistant Director must demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, problem solving skills, and concern for the well-being of the campus community. The incumbent must be able to work independently or in a group setting, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliance policies and best practices.

• Event and Activity Risk Management and Assessment:
• Tracks risk levels of events and communicates information concerning scheduled events, logistics, and security to department staff and the appropriate campus departments (i.e. Undergraduate Student Government Accounting Office, Undergraduate Student Government Events Management & AV, University Police, contracted security, custodial).
• Advises building users regarding university and building policies and procedures, programming, and operations related information.
• Assists with survey design, information presentations/displays, ongoing complex assessment initiatives, responses, and related data that need to be collated, processed, and made into usable information for the department.
• In collaboration with campus partners, helps lead Student Affairs' risk management training and response for all club and organization events, including all student gatherings, activities, and demonstrations.
• Works with colleagues in Student Affairs, Enterprise Risk Management, Campus Counsel, and Student Conduct and Community Standards.
• Plays an integral role responding to campus climate concerns and ensuring a safe campus environment.
• Is aware of national and local issues impacting communities and maintains knowledge of current best practices related to risk management.

• Operational Risk Management and Administration:
• Supports the Office of Student Life's Continuity of Operations Plan, implements the plan's scope, manages resources, and trains staff on executing the plan.
• Acts as the secondary resource to the Director for issues of facility and operational emergency risk management.
• Provides practical and technical expertise to guide and coordinate departmental efforts in an emergency.
• Consults regularly with the University's Campus Operations and Maintenance, University Police, Fire Marshall, Campus Life Centers, and other campus stakeholders.
• Works closely with the Campus Life Centers team in the response to campus operational and facility issues and needs.

• Student Staff Supervision and Administration:
• Oversees student staff including job posting, review, interview, hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Ensures the team meets the staffing requirements of the department within budget allocations.
• Generates reports and forecasts staffing needs based on activity levels.
• Ensures that student payroll is approved and budgeted appropriately.
• Prepares and processes all necessary paperwork for student assistants.
• Assists with website updates in collaboration with Student Affairs team members.

• Professional Development and Committee Involvement:
• Participates in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars).
• Contributes 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 the Office of Student Life (i.e., campus-wide traditions, events, programs).
• Other duties or projects assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
• Evening and weekend hours 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.In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,087 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.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.