Director of Campus Centers

Job Description - Director of Campus Life Centers (2504618)

Director of Campus Life Centers

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 ( 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.

for more about Student Affairs.

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Five (5) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education, including but not limited to Student Activities, Residence Life, and/or Student Centers.
• Strategic planning experience.
• Budget management experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

• Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Experience in generating revenue through conferences and facility rentals.
• Crisis and incident management experience.
• Event planning experience.
• Data software and analysis experience.
• Experience in facilities and project management.
• Experience with event software (i.e., SB Engaged, 25
  
  Live, etc.).

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director of Campus Life Centers serves as a senior leader in the Office of Student Life. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Student Activities Center, Stony Brook Union, the Bauman Center, and the Melville Library Commuter Lounge (Pit Stop) and other designated facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, space scheduling and billing, facilities management, audio-visual production, and event management.

The Director leads and collaborates with various university departments and stakeholders to analyze and assess issues, including short and long-term implications at the unit, divisional, and institutional levels, and makes recommendations to the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students. The Director strives to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are well informed about Campus Life Center facilities and services that enrich the user experience.

The Director uses a variety of project management platforms to develop and execute projects and initiatives. The Director is responsible for shaping and executing revenue-generating strategies that expand our impact and support organizational growth. The Director partners with the CLC team and campus stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that broaden external partnerships and strengthen income streams. The Director serves as a member of the Student Life Continuity of Operations Team during campus emergencies.

The Director provides leadership for strategic planning, communications, organizational effectiveness, development, assessment, and process improvement initiatives for the Department of Campus Life Centers. The Director collaborates with the Departments of Campus Residences, Registrar, Campus Operations and Maintenance, Auxiliary Services Association, Conferences and Special Events, Enterprise Risk Management, and various Student Affairs departments to execute day-to-day operations, ensure policy and procedural…