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Kingsborough Community College is hiring a Student Life Specialist (HEOa). This role involves planning and executing student event programming, supervising registered student organizations, assisting with budget-related tasks, and coordinating trainings and marketing efforts for student life activities. The specialist collaborates with various campus departments to support a diverse student body effectively.

Highlights

Plan and execute Student Life programming and events.
Supervise and assist registered student organizations with event planning and administrative processes.
Manage paperwork including vouchers, contracts, and agreements related to student organizations.
Prepare marketing materials and support training for student organization officers and advisors.
Collaborate with campus departments like Events Management, A/V, Public Safety, and Buildings and Grounds.
Assist with Student Government Association operations and manage work study student staffing.
Maintain budgets related to Student Life activities.
Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience required.
Compensation range: $70,756 - $79,630 annually.
Knowledge of event coordination, budget management, and student affairs programming essential.

Student Life Specialist (HEOa) Full Description

Student Life Specialist (HEOa) - 400374

Brooklyn, NY

KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Student Life Specialist (HEOa) - 400374

POSITION DETAILS

The Student Life Specialist at Kingsborough Community College will report to the Director of Student Life. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview duties, this position will be primarily responsible for event programming and supervision of all registered student organizations (RSOs). The coordinator will coordinate and facilitate social, educational and intercultural programming and oversee the reactivation, trainings and event planning for all registered student organizations recognized by the Office of Student Life. The Student Life Specialist will also assist with KCC Association budget related work. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute all programming for Student Life.

• Assist all registered student organizations (RSOs) with planning events, including working with Events Management to secure event spaces, handling purchasing procedures, and processing payments.

• Review and process all paperwork for student organizations including vouchers, contracts, student fundraisers, travel requests, performance agreements, speaker agreements, etc.

• Prepare all marketing materials for the Office of Student Life.

• Assist with planning and implementation of registered student organization officer and advisor training and club fair each semester.

• Produce and update all RSO documents and training manuals.

• Work collaboratively with the campus Events Management Office, A/V, Public Safety and Buildings and Grounds staff to ensure that all the necessary areas are aware of all event needs.

• Assist with the overall operation of the Student Government Association (SGA).

• Handle all aspects of work study student staffing including recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, etc.

• Maintains various budgets for Student Life.

• Organize annual Student Life Awards and assist with annual Student Activities Awards.

• General office work including word processing, graphics, phone work, and maintaining office/event calendars.

• Other duties as assigned.

The candidate for this position must be able to render quality services in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner. This person needs to function successfully in a diverse environment and provide a consistently high level of assistance and support to the Office of Student Life and KCC student body.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops and implements programming, services, and learning opportunities for students, promoting the personal development of a diverse student population.
Administers one or more student affairs programs, providing program management, assistance with policy development, supervision and training of all professional and support staff, budget monitoring, and report preparation
Serves as a resource to student groups and/or populations as a consultant and advocate for their concerns
Researches and stays current on higher education programs, trends, and issues with student impact
Produces workshops and materials to support student programs; manages on-line communities; develops on-line social networking activities, and develops and maintains multimedia content on program web sites
Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$70,756- $79,630

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 33100 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

November 27, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

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.

Job ID: 33100

Location: Kingsborough Community College

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