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: Staff Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $52,000 - $55,000 (full-time, temporary for one year, with the expectation of transition to a term appointment in the future)

Residential Life launched an innovative new staffing model to better deliver services and experiences to the over 7800 residential students on campus. This new approach to providing support to students who live in residence requires a high level of support for multiple positions while also creating new opportunities to deliver on our department goals.

Residential Life Mission

We provide a small school residential experience within a premier public university. Our dedicated staff and faculty educators engage with students in building strong communities that empower personal development and academic success. Our six diverse residential areas offer Bearcats a home away from home that supports learning and growth.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Hire, train and supervise 10-12 student housing assistants responsible for health & safety inspections, and general housing related tasks
• Oversee a centralized health & safety inspection process that includes supervising student staff conducting walkthroughs, documenting violations, managing observation data, corresponding with students via email, and submitting incident reports
• Utilize Maxient software to support the health & safety inspection process, as well as the Residential Life Student Support staff needs
• Hire, train and supervise 4-6 Residential Life Central Office student workers
• Coordinate the schedule for Residential Life Central Office coverage ensuring that the office is appropriately staffed at all times
• Train staff, including student staff on engagement with parents and families
• Provide assistance to students, families and staff via, phone, email and in person
• Assist with training on incident report writing for all Residential Life professional and student staff in conjunction with the Office of Student Conduct
• Closing procedures for all hall staff related to Thanksgiving, Winter Break, & Spring Break
• Complete administrative tasks
• Serves on departmental committees
• Participate in August and January training programs
• Facilitate opening and closing processes
• Occasional evening, night, or weekend work may be required if a situation warrants this need
• Participate in University's duty rotation as an on-call emergency response assistant as necessary
• This position is classified as an essential employee

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Experience in Student Affairs
• Effective administrative, communication, leadership and decision-making skills
• Flexible and adaptable to working in a dynamic environment
• Ability to be self-directed, while comfortable working within a team

Preferred

• Master's degree (or higher) in College Student Personnel or a related field
• Experience working in Residential Life
• Experience working with the parents or families of students