Manager, On-Campus Student Employment

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Student Affairs at Stony Brook University is a student-focused organization dedicated to empowering student success and supporting personal development. It actively works to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion, focusing on equity and justice, including racial, social, and environmental justice. The division is recognized as one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine, serves a highly diverse student body, and is ranked #1 in the AAU and #3 nationally for fostering student social mobility. It has also received multiple distinctions for experiential learning, career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness, and residential life quality. The Manager, On-Campus Student Employment leads initiatives to expand and enhance student employment opportunities across the university, with a strong focus on career readiness and skill development. This role is crucial for developing on-campus job opportunities, providing training to supervisors who recruit and manage student employees, and collaborating with various campus partners to ensure students build transferable skills essential for post-graduate success. The position demands strong program development capabilities, the ability to design and deliver engaging training, and the capacity to forge effective partnerships across both academic and administrative units. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate strong organizational skills, initiative, a collaborative spirit, and an unwavering commitment to student success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Three (3) years of full-time administrative work experience (student experience may be considered).
Experience in higher education or in an organization focused on recruiting, training, project management or related fields.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Experience working with college students.
Experience designing and delivering training programs and events.
Presentation experience.
Project management skills.
Experience using databases and spreadsheets to track information and/or develop reports.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and expansion on-campus student employment opportunities by collaborating with academic and administrative departments.
Guide campus supervisors in creating high-quality, learning-focused student jobs aligned with career readiness competencies.
Promote best practices in student employment and the integration of skill development into student work experiences.
Provide individual and group career coaching for undergraduate and graduate students, face-to-face & virtual, on all aspects of student employment and career readiness.
Design, develop, and deliver training programs for campus supervisors who recruit, hire, and supervise student employees.
Provide professional development opportunities focused on effective student supervision, inclusive hiring practices, mentoring student employees, and integrating career readiness skill development into student jobs.
Deliver training through in-person, virtual, and asynchronous formats.
Develop and maintain training materials, guides, and resources to support supervisors and student employees.
Supervise student interns.
Lead collaboration with campus partners including Financial Aid and Human Resources to support the administration of student employment programs, including Federal Work Study.
Lead outreach and engagement initiatives.
As part of a team, plan and execute on-campus student employment fairs and the annual student employment awards ceremony.
Support campus-wide initiatives that recognize and promote student skill development through employment.
Maintain records related to student employment programs, including job postings and program materials.
Track participation and engagement in student employment programs and training initiatives.
Assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Prepare reports for leadership.
Participate in opportunities that promote your learning, growth, and development (i.e. classes, training, committee, webinar, etc.).
Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas outside of your unit/department (i.e. campus-wide traditions, events, programs, etc.).
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.