Category:: Professional
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Department:: Center for Career and Professional Development
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Aug 26, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 47618
Position ID:: 152480

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant

Salary: Commensurate with experience

About the Fleishman Center:

The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development has been recognized globally as an Exemplary Career Center for providing comprehensive career services to undergraduate and graduate students at Binghamton University. The Fleishman Center seeks to prepare students for success in a global society through early career engagement and exploration, career and internship education and resources, employer and alumni engagement opportunities, and strong campus partnerships. The Fleishman Center is also committed to creating an inclusive and anti-racist culture through ongoing training, professional development and open and inclusive dialogue with students, staff, faculty and partners. We have established a Diversity and Social Justice Working Group to continue leading future activities and to develop an anti-racist action plan for the Fleishman Center.

About the Position:

The career success program specialist manages Fleishman Center efforts that support students' career readiness and provide economic support for Binghamton University students. The specialist provides direct career support and programming for Binghamton University graduate students and manages three programs that offer career opportunities and financial support for students: 1.) scholar programs funded by the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women, 2.) funding programs to support summer internship experiences, and 3.) financial wellness initiatives.

Graduate Student Career Readiness (approximately 20% of the time) -

The Career Success Programs Specialist provides direct career support for graduate students through collaborative programming and one-on-one career coaching. The specialist will be responsible for outreach to graduate student organizations and The Graduate School to create and offer graduate career readiness programming. In addition, they will provide career coaching appointments for graduate students on topics including CVs and cover letters, interviewing, career decision making, etc.

JFEW Scholars Programs (approximately 50% of time is allocated to this task) -

The Career Success Programs Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the programmatic elements of the JFEW programs with primary responsibility for the 4-year JFEW Leadership and Career Development program. Responsibilities include:

Program Delivery

• Develop a cohort-based framework where scholars can build relationships with each other and reflect on their activities during seminars and workshops.
• Plan and implement Career Development Workshops and career consulting services in partnership with Fleishman Center staff and University partner offices.
• Act as the main point-of-contact for all Scholar communication including, but not limited to: scheduling, attendance, assignments, Scholar contract requirements, GPA issues, etc.
• Instruct online courses, CDCI 200 Bridging Academics to Careers and CDCI 395 Academic Internship for JFEW Scholars.
• Liaison to SUNY for JFEW Program in International Relations and Global Affairs, a two-year scholarship program for female Binghamton University students entering their Junior Year.

Program Administration

• Prepare the Annual and Financial reports in partnership with the Development Office, Financial Aid and Student Records, and the Binghamton University Foundation.
• Partner with Fleishman Center budget manager to track and reconcile expenses budgeted in the program.
• Coordinate the semester verification report process with the Development Office and JFEW, ensuring timely communication between partners.
• Guide recruitment efforts for both programs.

Internship Funding Programs (20% of time) -

The specialist will also oversee management of internship funding opportunities that award approximately $100k-$125k each summer to support students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing internship opportunities. This includes coordinating the application process, leading the awards committee, increasing students' awareness of funding opportunities, and monitoring students' eligibility for certain funding programs.

Financial Wellness Initiatives (10% of time) -

The specialist will work with our partner, Visions Federal Credit Union, to coordinate financial wellness programs, events, speakers and resources to support the economic mobility and knowledge of Binghamton University students.

Additional Responsibilities -

• Offer 1:1 career coaching appointments for graduate students
• Serve on the Arts & Communication career cluster team
• Provide career education programs and workshops by request

Requirements:

• Master's degree
• Evidence of commitment to college student success.
• Demonstrated experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including students, donors, staff and faculty with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and operational skills to effectively manage all aspects program administration
• Must share core values of campus collaboration, high ethical standards and dedication to what is best for students, employers and Binghamton University.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in education, social science, or a related field
• Experience coordinating a grant-funded program
• Preferred knowledge of career management and higher education systems, such as Handshake and Banner.
• Self-starting, creative professional with the ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships and adapt to change while handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Application Instructions:

Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 13, 2022

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Persons interested in this position should apply online.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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