Assistant Director for Native American and Indigenous Student Initiatives
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Multicultural Resource Center
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Oct 4, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 03640
Position ID:: 181766

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: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $55,151 - $58,000

The Assistant Director for Native American and Indigenous Student Initiatives will be a part of the staff of the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC), which is the largest office within the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Binghamton University. The MRC serves more than 90 culturally diverse student organizations on campus. The ideal candidate will join the MRC staff which is composed of an assistant director, coordinator, and office manager in addition to graduate and undergraduate student staff. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Intercultural Affairs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop educational initiatives for students and the campus community relating to Indigenous communities, including the Haudenosaunee Nation.
• Develop recruitment initiatives for Native American/Indigenous students, which requires traveling during recruitment periods.
• Organize and lead the annual Haudenosaunee Nation festival events.
• Provide marketing, communication, and outreach efforts in the greater community and MRC initiatives.
• Serve as a facilitator for MRC student programming.
• Coordinate and conduct public presentations to promote MRC services, programs and collaborative activities.
• Develop a comprehensive programming calendar in advance of each semester that includes signature programs and events that are connected to heritage months, celebratory days, and current events/relevant topics.
• Work collaboratively with other MRC staff to coordinate programs and manage communications with the campus community and the greater community regarding announcements and activities for diverse populations.
• Supervise graduate assistant, paraprofessional and volunteer staff.
• Provide support and advise cultural student groups where possible, more specifically but not limited to Latinx, Native American/Alaskan Native, cultural Greek-lettered student organizations and others as deemed appropriate.
• Work with faculty and staff across the campus to provide greater support to students.
• Compile quarterly reports and annual reports for the center on programming conducted in the center and in collaboration with campus partners and the greater community.
• Maintain the budget relating to Native American/Indigenous programming
• Provide support and oversight of the three sisters garden.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Ethnic or Cultural Studies, or a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience working with a number of diverse groups and constituencies, representing a variety of identities including, but not limited to: African/African American/Black, Arab/Arab American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American/Alaskan Native, Multiracial, International, religiously diverse, LGBTQ, and/or other diverse identities in a higher education environment.
• Experience conducting campus-wide programs and event development, organization/community building and/or advising.
• Willingness and ability to observe a variable schedule, including occasional weekend and evening events.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment.
• Must be detail and service oriented.
• Programming and leadership experience.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, Ethnic or Cultural Studies or a relevant field.
• Professionals with a minimum of two years progressively demonstrated experience in cultural student and/or community programming in a fast-paced environment.
• Assessment reporting experience on the effectiveness of initiatives that impact cultural student persistence in higher education or community engagement.
• Experience in collaborating with community organizations.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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=181766

Deadline for Internal Applicants: October 21, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

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

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2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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