Government Relations Associate​/Administrative Coordinator

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites morethan 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with someof 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 greatjob - 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 diversecampus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty whovalue cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engageand challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goersto 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.

Budget

Title:

Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $70,000

Binghamton University seeks a team-oriented individual to join the President's Office staff. We are looking for an individual with effective communication, writing and organizational skills, who hasexperience with higher ed and/or government operations at the stateand 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 keydevelopments in state education policy development and be able to research issues and share with staff the potential impacts tocampus.

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 must also be able to be able to manage SUNY and campusadministrative 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 ableto 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 andbeyond.

This is an in-person position. At times will work non-traditionalhours including nights and weekend. Some travel is required, mostlyto Albany.

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience in higher education or at somelevel 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/orevents
• 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-campuscolleagues, elected officials and members of their staff, as wellas federal agency personnel
• Ability work independently, as well as in a team, and willingto take on responsibilities in support of the campus

• Master's degree in a related field

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If youcurrently 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.

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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