Assistant Director Of Student Life Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $64,645.00 Annually
Location : SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2600399
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Student Union, Leadership & Activities
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Bargaining Unit: 08 United University Professions (UUP)
Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.
Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are
SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.
SUMMARY
SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for an Assistant Director for Student Union Facilities. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the Seymour Union, ensuring it remains a welcoming and vibrant space that supports student life. Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Programming and Activities, the Assistant Director manages scheduling and event coordination for all Student Union spaces and helps resolve space-use conflicts as they arise. The role also oversees the Package and Information Desk and serves as the primary point of contact for Union occupants. In addition, the Assistant Director supports long-term space planning, convenes the Campus Facility and Planning Committee, and maintains ongoing communication with partner offices. This position also leads the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student staff including Union Managers and other student employees, while ensuring compliance with established policies and service standards.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions:
Facility and Event Management

• Oversees daily operations of the Student Union, serving as the primary point of contact for students, campus partners, and external clients. Supports onboarding for Union occupants including desk setup, technology access, key distribution, and building orientation.
• Maintains a visible, active presence in the building during day and evening operations.
• Conducts regular facility rounds to monitor spaces and uphold policies. Responds promptly to operational issues and completes incident reports as needed.
• Manages building hours and staffing schedules throughout the academic year to ensure coverage, including adjustments for breaks and recess periods, ensuring operational needs are met and the facility remains safe, accessible and welcoming. Provides occasional weekend coverage to support meetings, programming, study spaces, and events.
• Ensures the safety and security of the Student Union through daily staff supervision, facility monitoring, incident response, and proper documentation. Directly supervises Union Managers responsible for event production and audiovisual services; coordinates with campus partners on facility maintenance, technology reliability, and AV equipment.
• Coordinates updates, renovations, and improvements in designated Student Union spaces to maintain a welcoming and vibrant environment where students can socialize, study, dine, relax, perform, and engage in campus life.
• Oversees the Information and Package Room, ensuring high-quality customer service and efficient front desk and package management operations for all patrons.
• Leads updates to the Seymour Union website, including LiveWhale edits, and supports posting content on ReachTV.
• Manages all reservations and develops and maintains systems that support both the reservation process and the promotion of the Seymour Union, emphasizing its role as a vibrant space for gathering, learning, and engagement.
• Provides consultation on event planning, space reservations, and facility use; assists clients in identifying appropriate venues within the Union and surrounding outdoor areas.
• Coordinates event logistics including room reservations, setup configurations, audiovisual support, and breakdown. Collaborates with campus service providers to ensure operational needs are met for all events.
• Supports implementation and use of the student engagement platform and EMS software, assisting student organizations and campus partners with event planning, reservations, and engagement tracking.
• Develops, implements, and maintains operational policies, guidelines, and memorandum of understanding (MOU) documents related to facility use, event management, and departmental partnerships.
• Supports student engagement by collaborating with the Student Union Leadership and Activities team and provides operational guidance for Brockport Student Government and recognized student organizations.
• Understands the language of assessment, evaluation, and research; collects and analyzes different types of data; and communicates the results to drive decision making within the organization.

Student Employment Management

• Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates Union Managers and Information Desk/Package Room staff.
• Supervises, trains, and mentors student employees on the Student Union Operations Team by establishing clear performance expectations, supporting professional development, and leading monthly staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Develops and provides oversight of departmental budget and student payroll, in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Oversees the student work-study budget, including tracking allocations and expenditures, and manages all hiring and onboarding paperwork to ensure timely and compliant student employment processes.

University Service

• Serves on appropriate committees within the department, division and University.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Serves as coach and mentor to all staff members within the department.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
• Experience working in facilities management, budget management, event planning or a related role
• Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of student development frameworks and best practices for fostering student growth and success
• Ability to demonstrate initiative in day-to-day responsibilities, work independently, and contribute effectively as a team member while efficiently managing and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, patrons, and vendors from diverse backgrounds and identities, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or Administration by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
• Technical (audio-visual) knowledge

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule:
40 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm, nights and weekends regularly required to support student programs and campus events.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at
Application Instructions:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Visit to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
This position is eligible for benefits as a full-time United University Professions (UUP) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.
Medical
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. There is a 28 calendar day waiting period for medical coverage to become effective. Coverage will become effective on the 29th day of employment if enrolled during the 28-day waiting period. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "UUP."
Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the page.
Retirement

• NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.
• SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter.

Membership for full-time and permanent employees is mandatory. All full-time employees are eligible to elect ERS or the ORP; employees in teaching, librarian, or coach (including assistant) titles are also eligible for TRS and may choose any of the three plans.
For more information, please go to the Retirement Systems section of the For a more thorough comparison of these retirement plans, please review the
Additional Benefits
SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our page.
For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the for UUP represented employees.
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• I have work authorization now, but would need sponsorship in the future
• I would require sponsorship for a work visa

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Are you 18 years or older?

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