Assistant Director for First-Year Residential Experience and Student Success

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University’s Division of Student Affairs invites applications for the Assistant Director of College Housing to lead first-year residential initiatives and student success programs. This full-time live-on appointment focuses on training staff, coordinating curricula, and partnering with campus units to enhance student experience.

The role emphasizes crisis response, assessment, and data-driven decision making, with responsibilities across supervision, program development, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3 years of full-time administrative experience in Higher Education and/or Secondary Education.
• Experience with programming, engagement, and residential curricula.
• Experience responding to crises and emergencies.
• Experience in program coordination and evaluating student success initiatives.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate residential success initiatives for first-year and living-learning communities.
• Train, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff and student tutors.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support educational mission through programming and student success initiatives.
• Develop experiential learning opportunities and curriculum for first-year students and living-learning community.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Residential Tutoring Center and align assessments with CRLA standards.
• Represent Campus Residences on committees and at events.

Skills

Crisis response

Program coordination

Student engagement

Diversity experience

Data reporting

Education

Master's degree or higher

Higher Education related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Electronic forms / data queries

Job description

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.

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body
• 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.

Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time administrative experience in Higher Education and/or Secondary Education. Experience with programming, engagement, and/or residential curricula. Experience responding to crisis and/or early intervention (i.e. emergency response, conflict mediation, responding to medical or mental health emergencies, fire alarms, etc.). Experience in program coordination, including the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate student success initiatives. Experience working with diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, Social Work or related field. Additional years (4+) of full-time administrative experience in Higher Education and/or Secondary Education. Collaborative work experiences (i.e., active participation in committees, project teams, task forces). Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, including experience creating electronic forms, managing and organizing data, and running basic queries or reports.

Brief Description Of Duties

The Assistant Director for First-Year Residential Experience and Student Success is a key member of the First-Year and Living Learning Community and Academic Initiatives team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Education, this position coordinates residential success initiatives for first-year and living-learning communities. The responsibilities include: training, supervision, development, and evaluation of first-year and living-learning community initiatives. The Assistant Director collaborates with campus partners to support the institution's educational mission through programming, leadership, student success and academic initiatives.

Academic Collaboration

• Develop and implement experiential learning opportunities and a curriculum for first-year and living learning community students.
• Collaborate with the Division of Undergraduate Education and the Student Success and Retention team within Student Affairs to identify student success and retention needs and propose customized support solutions.
• Develop and facilitate faculty engagement in the residence halls.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Residential Tutoring Center. Facilitate s training and develop s common assessment benchmarks that align with standards set forth by the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) International Tutoring Training Program.
• Co-facilitate the Community Changers Living Learning Community EXP+ class in conjunction with Career Center leadership.
• Facilitate the RA EXP+ class.

Community Engagement

• Develop innovative, value-added, student-centered programming that supports successful transitions for first-year residential students.
• Work collaboratively within Campus Residences and across all Division of Student Affairs areas to improve the overall residential experience for students.

Assessment And Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Utilize existing data to identify students needing academic support and develop interventions.
• Track the effectiveness of both new and existing initiatives; translate data sets into clear narratives that demonstrate the tangible impact of support on student success.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports and disseminate information to the department and division as needed.
• Ensure accurate understanding and use of learning outcomes and assessment methods.

Supervision And Advising

• Directly supervise, train, and evaluate the graduate student assistant Coordinator for the Residential Tutoring Center.
• Indirectly supervise, train, and evaluate undergraduate student tutors.
• Serve as the senior advisor to Residence Hall Association (RHA).

Outreach And Divisional Support

• Serve as representative for Campus Residences Orientation/Weeks of Welcome (WOW) planning and implementation.
• Develop and implement the first-year residential experience WOW events.
• Represent Residential Education at various campus events, orientations, classes, and workshops.
• Assist with Division of Student Affairs priorities, including supporting division-wide success initiatives.
• Represent Campus Residences on campus committees and working groups related to student success, retention, and first-year experience initiatives.
• Chairs a committee and/or functional assignment, managing professional staff, RA staff, or other student staff within the Area or Department as it pertains to student success.

Crisis And Risk Management

• Provide 24-hour support and directions to students, responding to and managing crisis situations as needed.

Professional Development and Committee Involvement

• 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 individual unit/department (i.e. campus - wide traditions, events, programs, etc.).
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
• Evening and weekend work may be required at times.

Special Notes

This is a full-time live-on appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Salary

Salary: $60,245 + $4,150 Location Pay = $64,395 Total Compensation. In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,150 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.

Visa Sponsorship

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Official Job Title

Assistant Director of College Housing

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Oct 27, 2026

Posting End Date

Nov 10, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Appointment Type

Term

Salary Grade

SL3