Special Assistant for Student Success and Transformational Initiatives

Special Assistant

The State University of New York (SUNY) seeks a Special Assistant to provide dedicated operational support for systemwide student success initiatives coordinated through the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Transformational Initiatives within the Office of Student Success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare presentations, briefing materials, reports, and supporting documents for meetings with SUNY leadership, campuses, and external partners.
• Draft and refine written materials such as scripts, summaries, guidance documents, internal communications, and draft messaging, organizing supporting content as needed.
• Prepare agendas and background materials for meetings and working sessions; maintain associated planning calendars, key dates, and related project information to support ongoing coordination.
• Maintain organized project materials, templates, and reference materials supporting activities within Student Success and Transformational Initiatives.
• Assist in preparing recurring updates and progress summaries used to brief internal leadership.
• Support planning and preparation for webinars, convenings, and cross-campus meetings, including development of related materials.
• Collaborate with staff across SUNY System Administration offices to incorporate data, program updates, and policy information into presentations, reports, and communications materials.
• Provide scheduling and logistical support related to meetings and activities connected to the Associate Vice Chancellor's work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience supporting projects, programs, or administrative operations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing presentations, reports, and written materials for professional use.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, government, or a large nonprofit organization.
• Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or executive audiences.
• Familiarity with system-level or multi-campus programs.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear and well-structured materials.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $56,000-$62,000 annually.
• The state title for this position is Staff Assistant (SL-2) and is part of the United University Professions Union.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter.