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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Student Life at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Student Activities Assistant Director / Assistant Director of Student Center. The successful candidate will:

• Take the lead in planning and organizing all regular events, both virtual and in person, including coffee-houses, tournaments, craft nights.
• Manage, train, schedule and supervise College Work Study and Student Assistant staff in the Student Center.
• Assist in the staffing coordination and organization of the information desk, special events, and other staffing, as needed.
• Administer monthly staff meetings and staff development workshops/training.
• Prepare and oversee facility for events. calendar, bulletin boards, etc.
• Oversee and coordinate athletic and building equipment.
• Assist Directors of Student Life and Student Center to communicate and promote all activities to students.
• Assist with Orientation and Commencement and other major campus events.
• Plan and implement Intramural Basketball and tournaments.
• Oversee operations and inventory of soda and supplies room.
• Assist the Director of Student Center with supervision and oversight of all policies related to the recognition and operation of student clubs and organizations.
• Serve as co-advisor for Student Center Governing Board.
• Be responsible for building tours.
• Assist the Director of Student Center, as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and required.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in service in Student Union or Student Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Education Degree or similar field.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 11:00am to 7:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu