Employment Opportunities

Join Our College Community 

Suffolk County Community College is dedicated to supporting student success, workforce development, and the Long Island community. Our employees play an important role in creating a welcoming, service-oriented environment across academic and administrative departments. 

Whether working directly with students or supporting operations behind the scenes, our staff contribute to the College’s mission every day. 

If you are interested in meaningful, mission-driven work, explore civil service opportunities and take the first step toward a career at Suffolk. 

Why Work Here 

• Meaningful, mission-driven work 
• New York State pension defined benefit plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Generous paid time off and holidays 
• Voluntary Deferred compensation (retirement savings) options 
• Additional benefits, including tuition, prescription co-pay, tax preparation reimbursement programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Career Areas 

We recruit for a variety of positions, including: 

• Administrative & Office Support – supporting student services and departmental operations 

• Information Technology – supporting systems and technology across the College 

Start Your Path & How to Be Considered 

To learn more about civil service requirements and how to get started, please visit: 

→ Suffolk County Department of Civil Service 

To view current civil service exams, please visit: 

→ Current List of Exams 

Administrative & Office Support Positions 

(Office Assistant, Senior Office Assistant, Principal Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Account Clerks, Accountant) 

Administrative and office support staff are essential to the College’s daily operations, supporting both student-facing services and internal departments. These roles often serve as the first point of contact for students, faculty, and visitors. 

These positions support operations across the College and may be found in offices such as Human Resources, Business and Finance, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Information Technology, Legal Affairs, and other administrative and academic departments. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, providing customer service, managing records, coordinating communications, scheduling, processing transactions, maintaining accounts, and supporting departmental operations. 

These roles support student success and the effective operation of the College by ensuring access to services and maintaining accurate, efficient processes. 

Information Technology & Systems Positions 

(Computer Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Senior Programmer Analyst, Office Systems Analyst) 

Information technology professionals at the College support critical systems that enable academic programs, administrative functions, and student services. 

Responsibilities may include developing and maintaining systems, supporting enterprise applications, analyzing business needs, troubleshooting technical issues, and improving system functionality. 

These roles play a key part in ensuring that students, faculty, and staff have access to reliable and effective technology solutions. 

Start Your Path & How to Be Considered 

If you are interested in a civil service position at the College and to learn more about the application process and requirements, please visit: 

→ Suffolk County Department of Civil Service 

To view current civil service exams, please visit: 

→ Current List of Exams 

These positions are competitive titles and will be required to take a civil service exam and be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list. 

Positions listed are part of the Suffolk County Civil Service classifications. Compensation is based on the collective bargaining agreement between the College and the Association of Municipal Employees (AME).