Veteran and Military Services Coordinator

Veteran and Military Services 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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Title:

Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

The Office of the Dean of Students is seeking a motivated individual to assist in the daily operations of the office and support military-affiliated students throughout their academic journey. This position will work closely with the Director of Veteran and Military Services, serving as a point of contact for student veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and dependents. This role is student-facing, with student-support services, coordination of programming, administrative responsibilities, compliance and outreach being primary aspects of the role, and aims to strengthen the university's military-affiliated community and improve the accessibility of available resources for military-affiliated students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a School Certifying Official (SCO)
• Assist military-affiliated students with applying for and acquiring benefits, applying for scholarships, registering for classes, and answering any questions
• Serve as a liaison between military-affiliated students and relevant on-campus offices, such as financial aid, admissions, advising, counseling, student affairs, etc
• Support mandated reporting to federal, state and SUNY entities as required
• Help coordinate a programming schedule for the on-campus military-affiliated community, utilizing the Veterans Lounge for events, workshops, and outreach
• Maintain a consistent on-campus office presence to ensure the visibility of the office
• Represent the office at events across the university and community, as well as participate in orientations and admissions events
• Support the Director of Veteran and Military Services with administrative responsibilities within the office

• Minimum of 1 year of professional or paraprofessional work experience

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in higher education, student affairs, veterans' services, public administration, or other related fields
• Experience working with military service members, veterans, or military-connected populations

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