"Graduate Recruitment and Engagement Specialist"

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 who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse 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 affirmative 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: $57,151 - $60,000

The Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions at Binghamton University (SUNY) seeks a student-focused professional with knowledge of marketing trends and strategies and experience in recruitment or admissions in higher education for the position of Graduate Recruitment and Engagement Specialist to promote the values and strengths of Binghamton University's graduate programs to prospective students.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment, this professional recruiter and engagement specialist will assist the University with marketing and promotion of its graduate degree programs. The individual will identify foreign and domestic institutions for promising talent and implement a recruiting strategy that increases the diversity, quality and enrollment in the University.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a dynamic and motivated individual with effective interpersonal and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a strategic, tactical, and operational marketing recruitment plan including: Representing the University professionally and ethically at international and domestic recruiting events, conferences and meetings, traveling independently as well as part of a delegation;
• Working on the development of a graduate recruitment strategy for the University with the office's Director, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment, and other team members; coordinating and executing recruitment strategies targeted at current Binghamton University students;
• Researching and identifying target markets and recruiting venues, analyzing trends and assessing effectiveness of recruitment events;
• Utilizing the Universities technology tools, including but not limited to, the Slate CRM and SAS Analytics to promote graduate programs via inquiry forms, communication streams, and to enable informed decisions regarding recruitment strategies.
• Advance innovative recruitment techniques and marketing methods to develop, plan, organize and execute a nationwide recruitment program.
• Coordinating social media strategies that target key constituents globally and in the United States in coordination with Communications and Marketing personnel, including generating content and reviewing recruitment materials by seeking input from key constituents;
• Collecting and evaluating feedback and data to inform recruitment materials and campaigns;
• Employing effective and professional communications/marketing skills, generate and respond to inquiries, provide consistent and professional recruiting information and communicate proactively with partner universities, schools and recruitment organizations in a timely manner;
• Establishing and maintaining a dynamic, cooperative relationship with feeder institutions and campus leadership, professional schools' Dean's Offices, graduate directors and graduate program staff, faculty and staff and key partners on campus, such as the Graduate School, Communications and Marketing, International Student and Scholar Services; and assigned program liaison areas.
• Delivering marketing and promotional presentations to diverse audiences domestically, internationally, virtually and through key partners.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Effective customer service, interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to be culturally adaptable and work well in diverse environments and with diverse clientele
• Experience reporting and analyzing data
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities
• Experience working with Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to learn and use new technology, including social media and university systems
• Ability to work non-standard / varied working hours
• Ability to travel extensively (domestically and internationally) independently, and must possess the required documentation to do so

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or higher)
• Professional experience working in higher education, recruitment or admissions
• Familiarity with graduate application processes and requirements
• Experience with Slate or similar CRM tool
• Experience in relationship management
• Experience with graduate recruitment practices and fairs/events

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.

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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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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=192773

Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 26, 2025

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

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