Business Operations Coordinator
Who We Are
We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following:
Named one of the "Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs" by Diverse Magazine.
Serving a highly diverse student body (click here (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/irpe/fact_book/dashboards/enrollment.php) for more information).
Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.
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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of full-time administrative experience. Experience with Microsoft Excel to include pivot tables and/or advanced formulas. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience creating, editing and submitting financial reports. Experience with accounting and/or procurement of services/goods. Experience reconciling accounts.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Business Operations Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Recreation and Wellness, is responsible for providing a comprehensive administrative and budgetary support for Recreation and Wellness. This position will assist with financial reporting, budget forecasting, analysis, and monitoring, and plays a key role in the development and administration of the department's annual operating budget. The Coordinator will also oversee the student personnel processes, including payroll, onboarding, and related administrative functions associated with hiring and training of student staff. The position supports departmental operational initiatives and assists with department-wide special events and programs, including planning, purchasing, logistics, and staff coordination. The incumbent will work closely with the Director of Recreation and Wellness to ensure effective fiscal management, compliance, and efficient business operations. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Budget and Financial Administration:
Assist with the allocation of budgeted costs based on logical and defensible distribution methodologies.
Assist in the rate review process with constituent student advisory groups. Reconcile the submitted annual budget to the SUNY BI reporting system. Assist with preparing budget presentation materials.
Prepare ad hoc schedules to assist with the budgeting process.
Support financial operations by preparing monthly account reconciliations of the submitted budget to SUNY Accounting systems and monitor/track allocation, expenditure and encumbrance levels to ensure adequate funding while identifying any anomalies.
Review annual encumbrances by contract to ensure appropriate funding levels.
Assist with projecting student employment and OTPS during the mid-year review. Assist in the monthly calculation of estimated revenues, receipts and expenditures by cost center and object of expense for inclusion in status reports.
Special Event & Initiatives:
Assist in the planning, promotion, execution, and evaluation of SHWPS and divisional events as needed and assigned to enhance campus community and student retention.
Coordinate department-wide special events and initiatives, including event planning and logistics, purchasing and ordering supplies, coordinating supply runs, organizing and assigning staff, and assisting with event setup, execution, and breakdown.
Collaborate with departmental staff to ensure events are appropriately staffed, resourced, and successfully executed.
Student Assistants and Memberships:
Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, training, and transition of incoming student assistants.
Coordinate committee meetings, take and maintain a database of meeting minutes. prepare departmental reports as needed. Compile, prepare and maintain departmental reports.
Assist with the administration and review of students payroll of student employees to ensure that all paperwork is filed properly with Human Resources.
Assist with developing and maintaining budget allocation for student employment.
Promote and sell recreation center memberships to faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Coordinate the biweekly audit of student payroll.
Assist with maintaining, updating, and documenting policies and procedures for the department.
Professional Development and Committee Involvement:
Participate in opportunities that promote your learning, growth, and development (i.e. classes, training, committees, webinars).
Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside your department/unit (i.e. campus-wide traditions, events, programs).
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Evening and weekend work may be required at times.
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Salary : $60,000-$62,000 $4,150 Location Pay = $64,150-$66,150 Total Compensation
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,150 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.
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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Job Number: 2603617
Official Job Title: : Staff Assistant
Job Field : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: : Recreation and Wellness
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours: : 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. :
Posting Start Date : Oct 26, 2026
Posting End Date : Nov 10, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
Salary: : $60,000-$62,000
Appointment Type: : Term
Salary Grade: : SL2
SBU Area: : Stony Brook University
Req ID: 2603617
