Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time experience working in an educational setting which may include teaching, research, advising, administration and/or student programming/support (will consider equivalent experience and/or graduate assistantship work experience). Experience coordinating, organizing, and facilitating projects, programs, workshops, and/or events that demonstrate organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks. Experience in drafting communications and reviewing and giving feedback on materials such as applications and proposals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in a discipline that emphasizes writing, communication, and analytic skills. Research experience (e.g., graduate thesis, independent research, industry research), and/or experience with grant and proposal writing and development and/or scholarly activities represented by conference participation or public engagement. Demonstrated ability to advise students on the research process or other faculty-mentored academic experiences, including supporting students to find opportunities, writing proposals, and presenting research. Experience working with a diverse (first-generation, historically underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged) population of students in an academic environment.
Brief Description of Duties:
A leader in integrating research and education, the Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URECA) program promotes undergraduate research opportunities at Stony Brook University. Working with the URECA Director and other stakeholders throughout the campus community, a key focus for the Assistant Director is to expand the current portfolio of URECA and specifically, to expand undergraduate student access to research-oriented opportunities and other faculty-mentored academic experiences. The position will advise and connect students to research across all disciplines and promote a culture of inquiry among undergraduate students.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to support students across disciplines, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the barriers facing students from backgrounds underrepresented in academic research.
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Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,087 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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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