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Residential Life Staff
NYSSSA is hiring residential life staff for the NYSSSA In-Residency Arts programs taking place at SUNY Fredonia. Dates of employment are July 1-July 29, 2024. Students are in residence July 6-July 27, 2024.
Residential Life Job Opportunities
Assistant Director of Administration (Available at Theatre, Visual Arts, and Media Arts programs) - $3,500 Stipend + Room and Board
The Assistant Director of Administration leads a team of residential life staff specific to each school. The ideal candidate has supervisory and teaching experience. The Assistant Director of Administration is provided with room and board at SUNY Fredonia for the duration of the program.
In addition to counselor responsibilities:
- Supervise residential life staff
- Manage residential life budget and track expenses
- Liaison between Albany office, campus, faculty, and students
Head Counselor (Theatre, Visual Arts, Media Arts) - $2,950 + Room and Board
- All duties outlined for counselors
- Supervision of residential life staff in the absence of ADA
- Coordinate and implement all recreational and social activities
Counselor (Theatre, Visual Arts, Media Arts) - $2,600 + Room and Board
- Plan, organize, and supervise recreational activities
- Provide supervision of students in dormitories, on campus, and during scheduled group activities
- Hold informational meetings with students
- Enforce rules and regulations
- Assist faculty and teaching assistants as needed
- Aid students during open studio and rehearsal hours
Required Qualifications
- Valid Drivers License
- Passion to work with high school artists
- Ability to be a team player
- At least 21 years of age
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduated from an arts degree or arts education degree program at the collegiate or masters level
- Teaching experience
- Residential life or counseling experience
For all positions, please send an email with the subject NYSSSA "insert school" ResLife 2024 with the following documents to NYSSSA@nysed.gov
1. A fully completed and signed application. Incomplete applications will be returned.
2. A letter of intent identifying the School and Position(s) (please see position overviews below) the applicant is applying for. The letter should specifically state your artistic experience and any relevant youth resident advisor or other experience;
3. A resume
Please note, applications will not be reviewed until all documents are received. NYSSSA will contact qualified candidates for interviews. If you are not contacted for an interview, you application will remain on file should a staff vacancy occur.
Seasonal Office Associate
NYSSSA is hiring a seasonal office associate to join our Albany team! The summer associate will work out of our main office in Albany. The position is Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM, April through August. For details about the position, see the below information.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and team-oriented individual to join our exciting organization. In this position, you will be a part of the NYSSSA team and will provide administrative support.
Seasonal Office Associate Responsibilities
- General office support (Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite)
- Data processing (Data entry and analysis)
- Screen, evaluate, and process all inquiries made by phone and email.
- Website management
- Student & parent outreach
- Act as a liaison between the office and programs while the rest of the team is at SUNY Fredonia
Qualifications
This opportunity is great for anyone planning their career in the arts! The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- High school degree or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a group
- Open-minded and respectful individual
- Eagerness to learn and take on new projects
- Arts background encouraged, but not required
This position is based out of Albany, NY. Cannot be remote.
IDEAL START DATE: April 25, 2024
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
- 37.5 hours per week; Schedule flexibility may be available in April and May.
- $15-$19/hour
HOW TO APPLY
Please E-mail your resume and cover letter to apply for the position to: NYSSSA@nysed.gov to the attention of Molly Hennighausen.
