Educational Consultant

Category:
Professional

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Department: CCPA Deans Office

Locations:
Binghamton, NY

Posted:
Aug 10, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Part-time Temporary

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Position

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 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.

Budget

Title:

Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $22,861 - $30,000 (part-time, temporary, 40% FTE)

The Couper-Owens Center for Community Schools (C-O), housed within Binghamton University's College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA), advances the University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) model in PK-12 schools at the local, regional, and national levels. Through strong university-school partnerships, C-O collaborates with schools to explore, develop, and implement the UACS approach.

The Educational Consultant provides PK-12 expertise to the C-O team, helping build strong partnerships and support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. This is a part-time position (10-15 hours per week) with a 12-month annual appointment. The consultant reports to the Senior Director of Capacity Building and Implementation and works closely with the C-O team to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Serve as a consultant to the C-O team, providing expertise in New York State Education Department policies, BOCES procedures, and PK-12 educational systems.
• Consult with school leaders and their teams to address identified needs and support strategic planning.
• Develop, facilitate, and support professional learning related to University-Assisted Community Schools, family engagement, and PK-12 education.
• Support the continued growth and implementation of the Family Engagement Institute, including participation in planning meetings.
• Co-facilitate the Binghamton University Community Schools Leadership Institute for Family Engagement (BUCS LIFE).
• Participate in on-site meetings at Binghamton University and partner school districts to support family engagement action planning and implementation.
• Support the NYSED Central/Western Community Schools Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Technical Assistance Resource Center (TARC).
• Collaborate with school administrators and in-school and out-of-school educators to plan, develop, and implement professional learning opportunities.

• Master Degree (or higher)
• Minimum of three years' experience in teaching, school administration, or related educational leadership

• Demonstrated skills in understanding pedagogy, data-driven instruction, and/or educational regulations
• Demonstrated skills in project management, and/or problem solving

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.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and…