Student Activities Coordinator

City Tech, CUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City College of Technology (City Tech), a CUNY college, is seeking a Student Activities Coordinator to plan and implement co-curricular programs for students under the Director of Student Life & Development. The role supports student organizations, coordinates events, and promotes student life through outreach and collaboration with campus groups.

The incumbent will assist with orientation, Welcome Week, Commencement, and other events, manage budgets, and help evaluate programs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years’ experience in higher education student services is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proficiency in online communication.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Prior experience planning and assisting with special events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating undergraduate student co-curricular programming, advising student leaders, and guiding the Student Activities team.
• Provide admin and logistic support for events like New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, and Commencement.
• Assist with budget processing and financial transactions for student activities.
• Coordinate and evaluate all student activity events with the Director and other college offices.
• Participate in professional development for SLD Peer Navigators, club leaders, and student government members.
• Support planning and implementation of on- and off-campus events for student clubs and organizations.
• Represent the College in campus-wide groups focusing on student issues.
• Evaluate student needs and trends; develop programs based on outcome data.
• Track student participation using City Tech Connect system.
• Advise the Student Government Association.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Social media familiarity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs in a downtown Brooklyn. The Office of Student Life & Development is accepting applications for a Student Activities Coordinator at the Assistant to HEO rank.

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Life & Development, the Student Activities Coordinator will plan, organize and implement co-curricular and extracurricular activities and programs for students. The Coordinator is responsible for assisting student organizations with programming, and coordinating events at the College.

The Coordinator will support the creation of innovative outreach activities to promote Student Life & Development programs, including collaborating with campus student organizations. The Student Activities Coordinator serves to help create a positive and engaging learning environment that contributes to the overall success of the student body at City Tech.

The Student Activities Coordinator responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assist in the overall coordination of undergraduate student co-curricular programming, including advising student leaders, promoting the personal development of a diverse student population, and providing guidance to the Student Activities team.
• Provide administrative and logistical assistance for ongoing activities and events, such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Week activities, Commencement, student organization events, and other Student Life & Development events.
• Assist with financial record keeping and financial transactions, e.g., budget processing and reconciliation; requisitioning of payments related to student activities on campus.
• Coordination and evaluation of all student activity events, conferring frequently with the Director of Student Life and Development, Public Safety, and other college offices.
• Participation in the delivery of professional development for SLD Peer Navigators, club leaders and club faculty advisors, and Student Government Association members.
• Support the planning and implementation of all on-and-off campus events for student clubs and organizations, including coordinating space and tabling requests, assisting with equipment and supply planning, and serving as a student chaperone for various student events and domestic trips on behalf of the college.
• Represent the College in campus-wide and university-wide groups and councils focusing on priority student issues.
• As assigned, evaluate student needs and trends, produce regular surveys, and develop and administer specific programs and general activities in response to outcome data.
• Tracking and evaluation of student participation in SLD programs and events utilizing City Tech Connect co-curricular management system/student engagement platform (CampusGroups).
• Act as an advisor to Student Government Association.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend hours, is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years’ experience in in higher education student services, such as advisement, student governance, or student life, is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proficiency in online communication.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and related social networking services.
• Prior experience planning and assisting with special events.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Assists in preparing and providing student support services to promote the personal development of a diverse student population.

• Assists student organizations/clubs in planning, implementing events and programs, and managing expenditures
• Coordinates and helps present informational and educational programs, such as student leadership training and orientation
• Assists with the management of student affairs facilities, such as acquiring equipment and arranging event logistics
• May assume responsibility for one or more specific student programs
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Life Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$63,003 - $77,269. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after September 01, 2026.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.