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Binghamton University Administrative Coordinator, Student Support Services in Binghamton, New York
Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Apr 23 2024 Job Description:
Budget Title: Staff Assistant (SL-2)
Salary: $47,261
The Binghamton Student Support Services (SSS) Program is modeled after Binghamton University's successful TRIO SSS Program, a college retention program funded by the United States Department of Education. This new, institutionally-funded program seeks to demonstrate that earning a quality education and achieving life-long success is not limited by financial status, background, or disability. Our Bing SSS program aims to increase retention and graduation of first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) students and/or students with disabilities.
Bing SSS is seeking a Coordinator who is committed to this mission and assists staff with essential day to day operations.
The Coordinator is under general supervision of the Associate Director for SSS. All SSS programs are housed within the Division of Student Affairs.
Administration Coordination/Organization
Assist with the preparation and submission of grant applications
Create and maintain a database to track program graduates using National Clearinghouse and other forms of contact
Assist and maintain records to ensure the meeting of the USDA-Summer Food Program
Submit professional staff and student assistant hiring paperwork; approve student timesheets by required deadlines; complete and submit quarterly time and effort reports
Assist with the management of the Senior Director's Calendar
Providing liaison between the Director/Department Chair and the professional staff of institution with respect to administrative matters
Gathering research and statistical data as requested
Supervising Graduate Assistants, Teaching Assistants and/or Student Interns
Booking student and staff travel
Financial Management
Assist in planning, creating, maintaining, and monitoring program budget
Develop and perform routine monthly reconciliation and analysis for internal and external purposes
Prepare and track purchase orders, invoices, vouchers, student stipends, travel requisitions and P-card requisitions
Collaboration and Communication
Participate in weekly team meetings
Compile information and announcements for listserv newsletter
Coordinate logistical arrangements for all programming and activities such as workshops, large-scale events (such as TRIO Day, Senior Recognition, SSSemester Kickoff, etc.), meetings, professional staff and student position interviews, conferences, field trips, and summer programs
Educate newcomers or interested students about the SSS Program (and provide guidance on how to apply via our website)
Ensure confidentiality of student information following the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), financial aid guidelines, and college regulations
Provide outstanding customer service to program participants, parents, and staff including external stakeholders
Maintain bulletin board and storage room inventory
Job Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Bachelor's Degree and two years of responsible work experience
Ability to build rapport and sustain relationships with students and staff
High level of interpersonal communication, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace especially in Word/Docs PowerPoint/Slides, and Google Forms
Excellent time management and well organized
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and on a team
Ability to maintain a welcoming and student-friendly environment
Demonstrated ability to use, maintain, and manage databases and student information systems
Preferred:
Experience and comfort working with diverse student populations, including but not limited to First-Generation, Low-Income (FGLI) students and underrepresented students
Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting project participants is a plus
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.
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