Assistant Director of Community & Veteran Student Engagement/Coord

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Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Activities & First Year Experience, the Assistant Director of Community & Veteran Student Engagement/Coordinator of Student Basic Needs Services is the primary staff member working to support community service, veteran student support and engagement activities and the coordination of campus basic needs services for students. This role also provides advanced program coordination and holistic support services pertaining to students' basic needs. Responsibilities include grant management, coordinating basic needs services such as food, housing, and financial support; supervising student staff; providing case management and referrals to campus and community resources. This is a 12-month position located in the CSLE.

Community Service & Engagement:

Oversee all facets of operation for the O'Connor Center for Community Engagement (OCCE). Including, but not limited to, identifying appropriate community projects for students to do volunteer and service-learning activities

Document the efforts made by campus volunteers and service learning programs while communicating the accomplishments and results of those projects; functioning as a liaison between community organizations and the students who serve them.

Lead, develop, and supervise special events such as Community Service Day, blood drives, special service projects and fundraisers, and major campus/community service-related events.

Manage the O'Connor Foundation grant including annual reporting and reapplication process and oversee process for Carnegie Classification renewal as needed.

Manage departmental financial accounts from the State (including incremental funds), O'Connor Foundation, Student Senate, and College Foundation.

Supervise all student employees, interns, and volunteers working at the OCCE.

Assess the Community Engagement program, with data collected to evaluate and improve services provided through the OCCE.

Assist with other larger scale service events being planned by students and/or student groups.

Receive funds raised by the campus groups for philanthropic 501 C3 organizations or identified community needs, maintain records of donations, deposit funds, issue purchase orders, write letters to recipients and reconcile the "exchange account" with CADI.

Support annual Welcome Week, Orientation, and Pathway programs

Support campus-wide events: Assist with major institutional events such as admissions programs, common hour events, and commencement

Partner with campus stakeholders to develop civil discourse and civic engagement initiatives, including but not limited to, working with the Delhi Broncos Vote Committee.

Other duties as assigned, including advising and supporting student groups Basic Needs Services:

Develop, coordinate, implement and assess the College's efforts to address access to essential resources including, but are not limited to, nutritious food, safe and stable housing, healthcare (including mental health), transportation, technology, childcare, personal hygiene resources, and a sense of physical safety. This will include collaboration with entities both on and off campus.

Grow and oversee Regalia, which includes the campus Food Pantry and Career Closet, and assist other departments on campus with campus food insecurity efforts.

Work with the Grants and Advancement offices to identify and apply for funding opportunities in support of addressing students' basic needs.

Collaborate and connect with on and off campus partners to coordinate in-kind donation initiatives including campus and community donation drives in support of meeting students' basic needs. Military-Affiliated & Veteran Student Service Duties:

Responsible for the research, development and overall administration of the Veteran Affairs program at SUNY Delhi

Support and enhance veteran and military-affiliated student academic and co-curricular engagement and persistence, including the establishment of positive relationships with students and appropriate campus offices to address the needs of veteran and military-affiliated students.

Advise military-affiliated/veteran students regarding academic concerns, obtaining support and/or resources to meet specific academic, personal, or social needs related to student persistence and retention while collaborating with various campus departments

Establish and hold weekly hours assisting students at the Student Veteran's Center, including support and advisement to the Student Veteran's Association

Chair the Veteran's Affairs Committee (Student Veteran Support Team) and work with the committee to develop an annual veteran affairs action plan.

Develop and maintain relationships with various federal and state government organizations as it relates to the needs of veteran students.

Provide educational programming and training for the campus community regarding issues/trends in higher education as it relates to veteran student issues, including the development of a Green Zone training program.

Become familiar with VA benefit and college programs to that students may be advised on financial issues (billing, payment, etc.) relating to their college experience. Serve as liaison between the veteran/military-affiliated student and the SUNY Delhi Certifying Official.

Participate in regular VA training related to the role.

Coordinate and complete assessment-related activities for Veteran Student Services.

Collaborate with Enrollment Services/Student Financial Services/Academic Affairs/Residence Life and other campus partners to support veteran students.

Serve on departmental and College Committees as assigned. Requirements:

Bachelor's degree is required. 2+ years of experience in student activities, community service, veteran services or related fields.

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Ability to be self-motivated and proficient at handling multiple priorities is necessary to be successful in this position. Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree and 2+ years of at least paraprofessional experience in student activities, community service, or support of veterans in a higher education setting.

Prior experience with Anthology (former CampusLabs), Engage or similar student engagement platform software products.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other graphic design software. Additional Information:

Full-time, 12-month, Calendar Year

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant, SL3

Salary: $57,151

Regular evening meetings are an expectation of the position. Occasional evening and weekend event coverage will also be required.

Verification of education credentials, a driver's license with a clean driving record, and a satisfactory background check will be required for the successful final candidate.

This position offers full New York State UUP (FT) benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country.

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SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check. Application Instructions:

SUNY Delhi is energized to lead the charge in developing a welcoming and intellectually diverse environment for all, a place where diversity, equity and success guide our achievement, scholarship, character and global citizenship. To apply please attach the following items and provide a short statement in your cover letter on your commitment to diversity and how you would incorporate it into this role.

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Contact information for three professional references

For full consideration, please apply by November 27, 2025 and will remain posted until filled.

SUNY Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or membership in any other class protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Campuses may consider a candidate's commitment to SUNY and/or the campus's mission and related values in hiring and promotion decisions, when relevant to position-specific knowledge, skills, competencies, and experiences. This may include asking a job applicant to describe their commitment to an/or experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion (or any of SUNY's four pillars).