Waterfront Staff Assistant - SUNY Maritime College at SUNY Maritime College – Bronx, New York

SUNY Maritime College

Location: Bronx, NY Category: Administrative & Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Apr 15 2026 Job Description:

The Waterfront Staff Assistant will provide the office support necessary to continue the growth and enhancement of SUNY Maritime College's Waterfront activities and Community Programs. The Waterfront Staff Assistant will directly support the four full-time Waterfront staff and assist sailing and rowing coaches as well as Community Programs staff.

Responsibilities:

Office Administration (40%)

• Order supplies and course materials
• Manage accounts payable/receivables
• Maintain accurate records (i.e., orders, expenses, calendars, boat, trailer, sail inventories)
• Manage staff onboarding

Coordinate Community Programs (40%)

• Manage promotion, registration, and fulfillment for community programs (i.e. summer camp, swimming lessons, first aid classes, sailing and powerboat classes)
• Provide outstanding customer service in-person, on the phone, and online
• Arrange program logistics and scheduling assets and instructors/coaches
• Assist with execution of programs and special events

Support the success of colleagues and other duties as assigned (20%)

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• 2-3 years of experience working in an office environment
• Organized, attention to details, enthusiastic, willing to continually learn and grow
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with Slate or other database/CRM systems
• Experience with Coursestorm, Marketplace or other program registration software
• Experience with collegiate student activities and/or community programs, particularly summer camps, sailing or water related activities
• Experience administering community programs and/or special events
• Experience with social media and digital media

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The Staff Assistant is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range is $60,000 - $70,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf). Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Staff Assistant
Local Title: Waterfront Staff Assistant
Line #: 00047

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

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