Coordinator for Advancement and Constituent Relations, Watson College
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Job Info

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Category:: Professional
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Department:: Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jun 18, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 00661
Position ID:: 177605

About Binghamton University:

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, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life 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.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, State University of New York seeks a Coordinator for Advancement and Constituent Relations to work with the Watson College Dean. This position works closely with the Dean of the College, along with other faculty and staff, developing initiatives, cultivating relationships, leveraging alumni engagement, stewardship, and Binghamton Fund for Watson activities to develop a larger, stronger foundation of committed alumni and friends of the College.

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University stands committed to fostering a community that reflects our diverse society to ensure that its teaching, research, scholarship and outreach programs include and serve a wide range of individuals. We self-evaluate and self-critique our environment to recognize and mitigate power imbalances, improve our policies and programs and foster a culture of belonging. We strive for a community in which all backgrounds, contributions and perspectives are valued and respected.

The Coordinator will secure support for the academic and advancement goals of Watson College and Binghamton University by coordinating programming and outreach, and managing the Dean's Advancement/Development responsibilities.

The core responsibilities of a successful candidate will include:

Alumni Engagement: Responsible for working with Watson College alumni to increase alumni participation and support for the school through strong communication, personal interaction, volunteer recruitment, special events and programming. Coordinate with the Director and Assistant Director of Watson Career and Alumni Connections, as well as the Office of Alumni Engagement on the development, implementation and execution of new and existing alumni programs designed to foster a lifelong connection between alumni and Watson, and in the identification, cultivation and engagement of potential volunteers and supporters. The individual will serve as a liaison to Watson Career and Alumni Connections staff to identify high-impact volunteer opportunities for alumni and supporters.

Event Planning: In collaboration with the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office, responsible for planning, implementing, and promoting alumni programs that support Watson College's strategic vision, including visits by donors, alumni and friends of the college. Coordinates with Binghamton University's Advancement team and the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office.

Board Management: Serves as the liaison to the college-wide boards, especially the Watson Advisory Board and the NY Metro Advisory Board. Lead and support the NY Metro Advisory Board to develop annual goals and metrics for their activities to support the College's mission, goals and objectives, and ensure the committee reaches its full potential as a volunteer organization. Provide staff support for the regular meetings of the Advisory Boards as it relates to philanthropy, with special emphasis on those activities or subcommittees that focus primarily on philanthropy or alumni engagement.

Watson College Dean's Development: Assist in managing, scheduling, and prioritizing the dean's donor and alumni advancement outreach. Play an active role in growing donors to the college and in donor stewardship:

• Manage, schedule and prioritize the work of the Watson Dean for donor and alumni advancement and engagement.
• Work closely with the Advancement team members to schedule meetings with prospects, organize travel, secure background information and draft talking points for meetings, events, dedications, etc.
• Partner with Binghamton Fund staff to ensure the College, activities and priorities are well represented in the solicitation of students, parents, and alumni to help increase support. Monitor monthly gift reports in giving and engage and thank new supporters as appropriate.

Communications: Works with the Watson College communications team to increase visibility and recognition of the college including donor and alumni outreach, assisting with internal and external messaging, including print, social and digital media.

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail
• Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with other Watson College faculty, staff, alumni and students, and university gift officers and development personnel
• Must be highly motivated, results-driven, and willing to take initiative
• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive environment
• Strategic, creative, and analytical thinking skills; ability to create and implement a strategic plan
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours
• Significant requirement to travel within the region, state, country, and perhaps internationally

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Prior experience in higher education, constituent relations, and/or advancement/alumni engagement

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may 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, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=177605

Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 5, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter that includes: a diversity statement that describes your experience and evidence of working with a diverse population, including first-generation and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and international populations; and how these experiences would contribute to enhancing the diversity and climate of the college and university
3. Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.

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