TRIP Staff Assistant (Translation Research Instruction Program)
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: TRIP/Harpur College
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Sep 16, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 03191
Position ID:: 180668

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 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: $49,261+ (dependent on experience)

This is a full-time, calendar year appointment primarily supporting the Translation, Research Instruction Program, and will also support another Harpur program, yet to be determined, for approximately 75%/25% split of their time.

This position will support the general administrative processing needs of the Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP), including but not limited to course building, scheduling, coordinating with other departments, serving as the liaison between the TRIP director and other professional staff with respect to administrative matters, course and independent study registration for graduate students, record keeping, and gathering research and statistical data by request. Budget tasks include assisting in the planning and preparation of the program's budget, general budget monitoring, purchasing, maintaining the office budget, and reimbursement processing and reconciliations. Other duties include support for event planning, website management, graduate student examination scheduling and tracking in DegreeWorks, file management (e.g., collecting theses and dissertations, graduate school paperwork for admissions, funding, syllabi), space management of the TA office, processing HR paperwork, monitoring appointments for faculty, visiting scholars, and graduate students with respect to operative dates for contract renewal, maintaining listservs and other communications with students and faculty.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 2 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
• Proficient with Google Office Suite
• Expertise in use of spreadsheets and databases
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• The ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality regarding all matters relating to the college, and the university
• A 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:

• Experience with budget management

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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.

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: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=180668

Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 30, 2024

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.