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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.

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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: $60,000 - $65,000

The Coordinator for Career Readiness and Curricular Design spearheads the delivery and integration of professional readiness skill building within the School of Management curriculum. Reporting to the Director of SOM Career Services, this role serves as a strategic link between classroom learning and career outcomes. The coordinator balances providing individualized career coaching and assessment with designing innovative initiatives to ensure students graduate with not only a degree, but an executive presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Career Coaching
  • Provide one-on-one and group career coaching (virtually and in-person) to help undergraduate and graduate students identify professional goals and develop actionable plans.
  • Assist students with resume, cover letter and interview preparation.
  • Administer and interpret career assessments to help students understand and articulate their strengths, interests, and values.
  • Guide students through the process of securing internships and work-based learning opportunities that align with their academic trajectory.
  • Track and document coaching sessions, and follow up with students to monitor and facilitate progress.
• Curricular Design and Integration
  • Partner with faculty to develop a skills transcript and identify courses where career competencies (e.g., data storytelling, ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, etc.) can be formally assessed.
  • Lead the design and implementation of interactive, skills-first career-readiness workshops, special events, and in-class programming. Develop specialized digital and in-person career content, customized for specific majors and concentrations.
  • Develop an SOM Professional Code for course syllabi to help set universal expectations for professional behavior and executive presence.
  • Curate and maintain a comprehensive library of asynchronous, digital professional development content to provide students with 24/7 access to high-quality career resources.
  • Coordinate with SOM Constituent Relations to provide student organizations with expert-led professional development training and high-level networking strategy.
  • Launch and scale a suite of non-credit programs - such as digital badges and professional workshops - that transform SOM's expertise into turnkey tools for regional partners.
  • Monitor emerging global job skills to ensure curriculum relevance.
  • Collect longitudinal data to report on the impact of embedded career content on internship and job placement rates.
• Office Operations Support and Internal Programming
  • Train and strategically deploy student career assistants; fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a resource for employers seeking to recruit SOM Students; including scheduling interviews and managing job and internship postings.
  • Collaborate with professional staff to coordinate logistics for employer visits, information sessions, recruitment events, and other professional development programming.
  • Support key career services events such as the twice annual Career Week.

Salary and benefits are aligned with SUNY UUP member negotiated benefits.

The School of Management is AACSB accredited and is nationally recognized for its success in developing future business leaders. SOM consistently ranks among the top 50 best undergraduate business schools with Poets&Quants ranking the School of Management at the #10 public business school in the country. Visit our website: http://www.binghamton.edu/som/.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, communications, marketing, psychology, education or a related field
• At least one year of work experience in a university career services office OR in a business/industry environment involving career and employment issues, recruiting, business development or a related area
• Demonstrated success in planning, executing and evaluating events
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred:

• Master's degree in in business administration, human resources, communications, marketing, psychology, education or a related field
• Experience integrating AI workflows to improve business processes
• Experience in sales, marketing, or business development

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will 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.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=198032

Deadline for Internal Applicants: March 30, 2026

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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