Category Professional
Department Athletics & Recreation
About The Position:
This position will be primarily responsible for providing operational assistance to the athletic department and the field house complex. This will include athletic facility scheduling, working with outside groups on permit and rental processes, serving as a point of contact for large-scale campus events, managing ticketing for athletic events, supervising student workers, and assisting the Assistant AD for Athletic Facilities with the operational needs of the Field House/Ice Arena complex. This…
position has a 12-month obligation with evenings and weekend requirements. The department of Athletics & Recreation subscribes to the philosophy that athletics complements the total education experience of our students. We allow multiple ways for students to compete or participate in a variety of quality athletic programs consistent with the overall educational mission of SUNY Plattsburgh. We are a part of the Enrollment and Student Success division which supports a student’s entire collegiate experience from the point of admission through to graduation. We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success. Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, organization and relationship building
- Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as necessary
- Valid driver’s license
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff and administrators
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience developing productive relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents, including students, faculty, staff, spectators, and community groups
- Experience with facility operations
- Experience working within a college or university athletic environment
- Background with budget management and financial accounting
Salary (Applicant View)
$54,090 minimum, plus excellent benefits
About Our University
SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.
SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Open Until Filled Yes
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 09/07/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver’s license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.
This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
