University Presidential Residence Manager

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University Presidential Residence Manager

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

• Bachelors degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of a Bachelors degree, four (4) years of full-time directly related experience or a combination of higher education and experience totaling four (4) years may be considered.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience with building or property management and/or experience working with maintenance and grounds trades.
• Experience coordinating events.
• Experience working with senior-level staff.
• Must keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Drivers License and have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
• Out-of-State Applicants see Special Notes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing events including event planning, high-end catering, hospitality, or estate management.
• Experience working for a conferences and special events team within an organization.
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Project Management certification (i.e., PMI).
• Experience supporting a senior level executive in residential operations.
• Supervisory experience (experience managing contractors, students, or projects) may be considered.

Brief Description of Duties: The University Presidential Residence Manager oversees the daily operations, maintenance, security, and event planning for the official home of the university president (Sunwood) as well as an additional offsite property (Childs Mansion). They coordinate housekeeping, catering, and guest logistics for high-level donor, alumni, and university events, ensuring the residence operates as both a private home and a public venue.

Strong communication and organizational skills along with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is required. The incumbent will frequently move event materials, supplies, or equipment between campus locations and storage areas. The incumbent must be available outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, and will be expected to be available to provide a timely response to urgent matters.

The Residence Manager will report to Conferences and Special Events with a dotted line to Facilities & Services where necessary. Given the visibility to residents and guests, an unwavering dedication to service excellence is essential. The Residence Manager is required to live on the premises in East Setauket, New York.

Special Notes:

• The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding.
• FLSA Exempt position; not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
• 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.
• The starting salary range or hiring range to be offered for this position is noted below; it represents SBUs good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
• Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS drivers license within 30 days of start date. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Application Instructions: Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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