They don’t work on business hours. They work on your time.
Employment Opportunities
Join a university where your ideas, experience, and voice matter. At Empire State University, we believe in innovation, collaboration, and creating opportunities for our students and employees so they and their families can thrive.
As SUNY’s leading online university, we’re dedicated to building a welcoming, supportive, and flexible work environment that empowers individuals to grow in their careers while making a real impact. Learn more about what it’s like to work here.
Why Work at Empire State University?
- Competitive salary and benefits, including loan forgiveness eligibility after 10 years of service
- Exceptional work/life balance with generous paid time off, parental leave, and telecommuting options
- Outstanding retirement plans — choose from a New York State pension or an investment-based plan
- Comprehensive health coverage with free dental and vision care
- Opportunities for career growth — many employees move up and across the university
- A welcoming, inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds
- Make a difference — help students from all walks of life achieve their goals
98%
of SUNY Empire students study fully online, making flexible employment essential.
Shaping the Future of Online Education
At Empire State University, faculty are more than educators. They’re mentors, researchers, and innovators in online learning. Whether you’re developing new programs or supporting students one-on-one, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to access, equity, and lifelong learning. Our faculty recruitment is stronger than ever, and we’re looking for forward-thinking educators ready to make an impact.
Explore Faculty PositionsDiscover Staff Opportunities
At Empire State University, we offer a range of career opportunities for professionals
looking to make a difference. From management roles to specialized staff positions,
you’ll find a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
Explore our openings:
Non-Unionized
Leadership roles in administration, strategy, and academic operations. Join a team
shaping the future of online education.
NYS Department of Civil Service
Full-time and part-time opportunities in operational, administrative, and technical
support roles. These clerical support positions, referred to as "classified service"
under New York State Civil Service law, are structured by applicable sections of civil
service regulations. Find a role that fits your skills.
Unionized
Supporting student, faculty, and university operations in these fast-paced, engaging
roles. Advance your career in a dynamic environment.
More Ways to Join Our Team
Support innovative research projects at SUNY Empire through grant-funded and foundation-supported
roles.
Opportunities for adjunct faculty, course developers, learning coaches, and prior
learning evaluators. Add your resume/CV to our repository and help shape the future
of online education on a part-time basis.
Empire State University, part of the State University of New York, is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
