Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Senior Staff Assistant
Campus Title
Event Media Specialist
School/Division
Finance and Management, Division of
Department
Event Management Office
Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration
Salary Level
SL3
Salary Range
$55,200-$60,200 (Depending on Experience)
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may
include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s
background including education, work experience, and key
competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer
equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and
local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort
Full-Time
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position?
No
If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary
The Event Media Specialist will have complete knowledge of
technology on campus, specifically pertaining to what each event
space has to offer. They will be responsible for fulfilling various
operational roles based on the scope of requirements for each
event. The Event Media Specialist is responsible for planning and
executing events, while using their technical expertise to track,
investigate, and recommend technology solutions and best practices
for each event. They will create and maintain an inventory of
technological supplies and equipment for the Campus Event
Management Office that can be used for events held on campus. This
position will train, communicate, and implement concepts and ideas
to event organizers, campus departments, and presenters on
technology needed for their events. They will also assist in
developing, creating, and maintaining the Campus Event Management
website, streaming options, social media, and all other
technological needs of the office.
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many
offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance,
various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or
parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts,
long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all
forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is
free for employees to use, with membership options for families.
SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of
employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work
schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training,
continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference
travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts,
entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience
Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
Administration/Management
• Assist in coordinating facility use for internal and external
event users
• Assist the Campus Event Management team in a variety of event
planning tasks including set-up, communications, day of logistics,
and clean-up of internal and external events
• Implement, communicate, and train the Campus Event Management
team and campus users on ideas and concepts for program
development, as well as the technology, platforms, and best
practices to best deliver event messaging and meeting
efficiency
• Working in partnership with campus stakeholders to produce and
execute engaging, inclusive, and modern events
• Maintain accurate records of space and equipment usage to help
develop reports
Technical
• Serve as the media production manager to coordinate the
technical aspects of events such as livestreams, audio & visual
needs, websites, and digital media hosted by the Campus Event
Management Office, including high-profile, high-impact,
presidentially hosted events
• Develop and maintain the Campus Event Management website as an
overall front-line guest experience and showcase the campus’ event
spaces, technological abilities, and details for how users can book
events at SUNY Cortland
• Research, identify, and recommend appropriate event platforms
including the use of a streaming service for livestreams and
hosting hybrid events on campus
• Develop usage policies, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
for all technology in campus event spaces
• Serve as the property control officer to create an inventory
and intake/check-out form of technical equipment and supplies for
the Campus Event Management Office
Programming
• Assist with the coordination of All-University ceremonial
events, including President’s office events, conferences,
orientations, external events and more
• Lead event marketing and promotion aspects of presidential
events through websites, social media, and graphic design
material
• Serve as the technical advisor for all the events supported by
the Campus Event Management Office
• Serve on campus and community committees as needed to improve
the abilities and services offered through Campus Event
Management
Personnel
• Create, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student
staff that will help execute events, including Audio/Visual needs,
for the Campus Event Management Office
• Develop and sustain a working relationship with the Campus
Technology Services staff and other campus departments/offices to
improve the needs of campus event spaces and equipment needed for
the Campus Event Management Office
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience planning and executing events
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, WebEx, or other media
platforms used for streaming events
• Experience with graphic design, website development, and
various social media platforms
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous event experience in audio/visual work in a higher
education setting
• Experience with hosting virtual and hybrid meetings and
events
About the University
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act
(AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks
applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability,
members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the
diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S23217
Review Start Date
12/17/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/+18+
Special Instructions
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
• Are you currently employed by SUNY Cortland? If so, please
indicate what type of employee.
• UUP Professional
• UUP Faculty
• Management Confidential
• Research Foundation
• Represented by CSEA, PBANYS or PEF
• Full Time Lecturer
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents
