Assistant Director

About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton

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 about more than 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. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy.

We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.

The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families.

Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!

The Assistant Director of Upward Bound is responsible for assisting with the administration, implementation, and continuation of U.S. Department of Education-funded Upward Bound Programs. This position supports the overall mission to retain and prepare first-generation, low-income high school students participating in the Upward Bound Program for college enrollment.

• Curriculum Design Leadership:
  Lead program curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to align with Upward Bound goals.
• Advising & Academic Counselors Leadership:
  Provide direct supervision of Academic Counselors; set advising standards, monitor caseloads, and ensure Student Access information is regularly updated and complete.
• Staff Leadership and Development:
  Assist the Director in the selection, training, supervision, development, and evaluation of undergraduate and graduate student staff. Mentors and works closely with student staff, particularly during the summer component.
• Data Management, Compliance, & Reporting:
  Assist the Director with data collection and reporting for federal and institutional outcomes; ensure data integrity by overseeing participant file compliance and interpreting academic records to track student progress.
• Recruitment Leadership and Operations:
  Assist the Director in developing and executing strategic recruitment plans to meet goals with school partners, families, and community stakeholders by managing recruitment events and partnerships, while communicating clearly with school staff, students, and parents about the application process and coordinating active recruitment activities such as classroom presentations, tabling, mailings, and securing referrals.
• Programming, Communications, and Outreach:
  Coordinate year-round academic, social, and enrichment programming for students and families, while developing strategic communications and promotional materials to enhance program visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Community and Partner Engagement:
  Represent the…