Government Relations Associate​/Administrative Coordinator

Government Relations Associate/Administrative Coordinator

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 about having 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)

Binghamton University seeks ateam-oriented individual to join the President's Office staff. We are looking for an individual with effective communication, writing and organizational skills, who has experience with higher ed and/or government operations at the state and local level. This individual will assist the chief of staff and director of government relations with work involving state policies and practices impacting higher education.

In this capacity, the individual must be able to track, monitor and summarize key developments in state education policy development and be able to research issues and share with staff the potential impacts to campus. The ideal candidate will have experience working in higher education and have interacted with government entities or have worked at the state or local government level dealing with higher education-related issues.

As part of their administrative responsibilities, the successful candidate mustalso be able to be able to manageSUNY and campus administrative tasks as well as have event planning related responsibilities in order to assist both the Chief of Staff and Commencement & Events Director. The individual should be able to demonstrate a successful track record for project management, building relationships, effective analytical skills and be able to communicate with a range of constituencies both on campus and beyond.

This is an in-person position. At times will work non-traditional hours including nights and weekend. Some travel is required, mostly to Albany.

• At least 2 years of experience in higher education or at some level of state or federal government
• Knowledge of the state legislative process
• Proficiency with technology and ability to utilize technology to manage projects and information
• Demonstrated successful project management skills
• Proven track record of managing information, people and/or events
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience attending official/informational meetings and demonstrated ability to prepare briefing materials
• Ability to easily build relationships with on-campus colleagues, elected officials and members of their staff, as well as federal agency personnel
• Ability work independently, as well as in a team, and willing to take on responsibilities in support of the campus

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field

Visasponsorshipis not available for this position. If you currently needsponsorshipor 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.

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.

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