Location: City of Binghamton
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, offering more than 130 interdisciplinary educational programs and fostering vibrant research across the nation.
Job DescriptionBudget
Title:
Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs seeks a detail‑oriented, collaborative Employment Coordinator to support employment compliance and people/organizational management functions within the division. This position reports to the Senior Director for Organizational Management and collaborates with Student Affairs, Human Resources, Payroll, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices to maintain personnel integrity and provide counsel to division staff.
Responsibilities- Serve as liaison between Student Affairs departments and campus offices including Human Resources, Payroll, and DEI
- Assist with new employee hiring, paperwork processing, and separation procedures for Student Affairs employees
- Assist with review, routing, and processing of employee status changes
- Maintain accurate employee records, including offer letters
- Track performance program, evaluation, permanency and renewal dates for division employees
- Track progress of employment searches within the division
- Request background checks and degree verification for new employees within Student Affairs
- Approve HR forms and position requests within the division
- Support Student Affairs HR projects and initiatives, including running reports, analyzing data, and assisting with information and benchmarking requests
- Track key HR metrics such as turnover rates, time‑to‑fill, and performance information to assist leadership in decision‑making within the Division of Student Affairs
- Assist in creating and implementing training/operations manuals for HR processes
- Review and update divisional policies and practices to ensure compliance with SUNY and campus best practices
- Respond to inquiries and provide basic HR information as appropriate
- Serve on division and university committees as assigned
- Working relationships with campus partners related to staffing and employment needs, including HR, payroll, DEI, VP offices, and the President’s office
- Exemplary attention to detail
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining composure
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Sound judgment when handling highly sensitive and confidential matters
- Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis
- Solution‑driven work ethic
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in human resources or a high‑level administrative position
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and G‑suite
- Experience working in major university information systems (Banner, SUNY‑HR, SUNY Business Analytics, or Business Intelligence)
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience working within a SUNY institution
- Understanding of federal and state employment regulations and best practices
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.
Additional InformationOffers 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.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity may ask for an applicant’s current or prior compensation until a conditional offer is extended.
Payroll information can be found on our website:
Binghamton HR Payroll.
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Application InstructionsAll applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:
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Deadline for Internal Applicants:
November 17, 2025
Deadline for External Applicants:
Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
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