Senior Staff Assistant, External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center - Binghamton Un

Senior Staff Assistant, External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center

Department:
Undergraduate Research & External Scholarships

Locations:
Binghamton, NY

Posted:
Aug 7, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time

.: 05001

Position ID: 203474

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Binghamton University is a premier publicR1 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 abouthaving a great job
-it isabout 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.

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Senior Staff Assistant(SL-3)

The External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center seeks a Senior Staff Assistant to provide critical operational and programmatic support to the office's undergraduate research program coordination, fellowship and undergraduate research advising, campus outreach, marketing and communications, and Accessibility compliance. The successful candidate will collaborate with campus partners to ensure high-quality service and program delivery for all of ESURC's constituents.

The External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center develops, recognizes, and awards undergraduate research; promotes and assists students with locating and applying for external scholarships; and provides outreach and advising to undergraduate students, faculty, and the broader campus community. These objectives lay the foundations for providing a transformative learning community that prepares students for advanced education, careers, and purposeful living.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Program Coordination, BUPNUR Summer and Spring programs:
  • Management of faculty recruitment, student recruitment, and student applications for Spring and Summer BUPNUR program cycles
  • Management of BUPNUR student stipends, faculty evaluations, and surveys
  • ManageBUPNURbudget and financial transfers
  • Assist, as needed, with stipend distribution
  • Development of faculty and student stories and outcomes to be shared with external and campus audiences
  • Coordinate management of program's promotional resources and other promotional activities
  • Data management and Assessment of the program's outcomes for grant proposals, donors and reports
  • Represent BUPNUR and Binghamton at undergraduate research conferences and workshops as needed/desired
• ESURC Office Staff Support:
  • Lead Accessibility compliance
  • Lead office marketing and communications coordination
  • Assist at Summer Orientations and Admitted Student Open Houses
  • Contribute to ESURC office's positive work environment of inclusion and mutual support
  • Maintain professional standards of behavior, appearance, and ethics in the office and when representing the office
  • Provide assistance with strategic planning
  • Maintaincontacts with campus offices to support initiatives and working collegially with all constituents and relevant parties within and outside of the university
• UG Research Advising and Student/Faculty Outreach:
  • Provide 4-6 hours/week of scheduled undergraduate research advising each semester
  • Conduct presentations, info sessions, and outreach on behalf of the office as needed
• UG Research Assessment, Reporting, Marketing:
  • Contribute to ESURC Weave Reporting and a new Annual Undergraduate Research Report
  • Contribute to new story-telling initiatives around UG research and creative activity
• Awards Selection Coordination:
  • Provide coordination for Chancellor's, President's, and Provost's Awards nomination processes and selection committees
  • Coordinate President's Awards Luncheon
  • Serve on evaluation committee for URA and UCPF awards

• 2+ years experience in higher education administrative offices
• Demonstrated competency working in Google, Microsoft, Canva, and Adobe software suites
• Demonstrated…