Regimental Affairs Officer

Maritime College, a founding institution of the State University of New York and the first of the nation's six maritime academies, is located on the Throggs Neck Peninsula where the East River meets the Long Island Sound. Our scenic, 55-acre campus features over a mile of waterfront with sweeping views of the New York City skyline to the west and stunning views of the sound, extending to the North Atlantic, towards the east. The School of Engineering offers ABET-accredited degrees in electrical engineering, facilities engineering, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, and naval architecture as well as training for licensure in the Merchant Marine. SUNY Maritime College is committed to further strengthening its inclusive campus community, one that comprises a diverse faculty, student body, and staff.

About the Role

The Office of the Commandant plays a vital role in the professional and personal development of the Regiment of Cadets, ensuring that graduates emerge as capable leaders in the merchant mariner service, maritime industry, military, and global business sectors. Regimental Affairs Officers serve as key leaders and mentors within the Regiment of Cadets, providing guidance, supervision, and support to cadets across all three battalions. They enforce daily operational standards, oversee cadet discipline, rotationally manage after-hours activities, and ensure consistent application of college and Regimental policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commandant and Deputy Commandant of Cadets in executing regimental priorities and ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Serve as primary leaders, mentors, and supervisors for cadets across all three battalions, providing values-based guidance that fosters professionalism, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
• Coordinate, implement, and enforce regulations and programs that support daily operations in alignment with overarching Regimental mission objectives, including emergency and special liberty requests, restriction, extra duty management, and special/emergency liberty and watch bill implementation.
• Apply the standards of behavior outlined in the Regimental policies and those of the broader College in a fair and even fashion.
• Maintain confidential performance and discipline files in accordance with FERPA and institutional policies.
• Serve as a watch officer for the nighttime duty rotation (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM) in the Regiment's assigned dormitories throughout the academic year (Fall/Winter/Spring).
• Prepare for and oversee the execution of the Cadet, Faculty, and Staff Random Drug Testing Program, ensuring full compliance with college and federal guidelines.
• Oversee restriction musters for restricted Cadets and follow up with necessary documentation of offenses for those Cadets missing required musters.
• Oversee the completion of Extra Duty sessions as scheduled in the Regimental Rules and Regulations or as directed by the Commandant.
• Oversee the overnight watches necessary to guide and reinforce the actions of the Cadet watch.
• Track completion of Alcohol EDU and SAP by Cadets as necessary.
• Participate in special events as directed by the Commandant/Deputy Commandant, including Open Houses and other events to showcase the College and the Regiment.
• Participate in the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Indoctrination (INDOC) and Veteran Indoctrination (VDOC) Programs.
• Collaborate with the Cadet Indoctrination Officer (IDO) team to design, implement, and assess leadership development training programs for Mariners Under Guidance (MUGs) during INDOC and throughout the academic year.
• Assist the Commandant in the preparation of the Regimental Preparatory Jump Start (J-START) program.
• Actively recruit prospective students for the Regiment of Cadets and the U.S. Coast Guard licensing program by representing the Regiment at Open Houses, campus visits, Accepted Student Day, and other campus events.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting Cadet Appointment Program (CAP) scholarship awards for incoming and current students.
• Serve as a Regimental Affairs Officer during a half of the Summer Sea Term, supporting cadet training and operational execution in coordination with the Office of the Commandant and the Master of the Training Ship.
• Participate in both in-port and at-sea regimental duty rotations during Sea Term training, including pre- and post-cruise preparation.
• Supervise and enforce standards during Summer Sea Term by overseeing cadet behavior, conducting breathalyzer tests, managing liberty periods, and fulfilling other assigned duties.
• Support institutional compliance by participating in mandatory training activities, including Title IX-related initiatives.
• Obtain LENSE driving certification for campus vehicles and chaperone cadet groups during on- and off-campus special events, ensuring safety, discipline, and professionalism.
• Teach in the Leadership Development Continuum each semester (but no more than 6 credits).
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Commandant of Cadets or Deputy Commandant to further support the mission of SUNY Maritime College.

Pay

$70,000 - $75,000 yearly salary.