Category:: Professional
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Department:: Philosophy
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Mar 20, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 02610
Position ID:: 160205

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern 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.

We are an affirmation action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $50,148

This position provides direct assistance to the Chairperson of the Department of Philosophy, the Director of Graduate Studies, the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Director of the Philosophy, Politics and Law program.

Duties include:

• Budget preparation and management of accounts
• Space allocation and record keeping
• Course scheduling and course building
• Assist the Graduate Director with coordination and processing of applications, recruitment efforts, graduation requirements, offer letters, funding and orientation event
• Coordinate faculty recruiting, personnel cases, HR forms, conferences, and visiting speakers' programs
• Scheduling of graduate and undergraduate TA assignments
• Provide assistance with undergraduate registration, maintenance of advising forms, overseeing of the declaration of major process, coordination of student events and student surveys, and problem solving
• Train, supervise and coordination of secretarial staff and work study students
• General office management, business and marketing initiatives
• Monitor the department budget, travel expenditures, travel reimbursement, and revenues
• Update departmental website and University Bulletin with any changes or revisions

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years of administrative experience
• Effective interpersonal and organizations skills
• Excellent computer skills and a willingness to become adept in new university software packages and procedures
• Strong organization and time management skills including the ability to prioritize workload
• Expertise in use of spreadsheets and databases
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work independently with a high level of initiative
• The ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality regarding all matters relating to the department, the college, and the university
• Commitment to a culture of diversity, equity, respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences

Preferred:

• Proficiency with Google Office Suite
• Experience in higher education
• Experience with budget management
• Supervisory experience
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals

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:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=160205

Deadline for Internal Applicants:

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

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

Please submit:

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

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.