Assistant Director, Watson Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity

Category:: Professional

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Department:: Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science

Locations:: Binghamton, NY

Posted:: Jul 16, 2025

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Ref. No.:: 02664

Position ID:: 190349

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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.

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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.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $70,000

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering & Applied Science at Binghamton University (SUNY) is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and creative professional to serve as Assistant Director of the Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (WEDEI). The primary responsibility of the assistant director is stewardship of the award-winning Watson College Scholars Program - a donor-sponsored program that supports access to higher education for economically disadvantaged students from underrepresented backgrounds. The program provides high-impact opportunities and academic support to serve as a pipeline to graduate study, or a professional career in engineering or computer science building on four pillars: academic achievement, professionalism, networking, and community service. The assistant director plans and coordinates the operational, programmatic, and administrative functions of the Watson College Scholars Program and serves as the central point of contact among students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and external constituencies. In addition, the assistant director supports the Director in the operations of the WEDEI office.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Coordinates the selection and successful onboarding of new scholars

Teaches scholars seminar courses and develops all related course materials

Coordinates with industry representatives on internships and professional mentoring opportunities for scholars

Coordinates global experiences and chaperones traveling scholars

Guides scholars in completion of community service projects

Works to expand scholars program offerings in pursuit of the program's mission

Works with communications staff to develop informational and promotional materials for the Scholars Program

Conducts assessments of the Scholars Program and produces an annual report

Oversees the budget of the Scholars Program

Works to expand the resource base of the Scholars Program to ensure its sustainability

Maintains connections with alumni scholars

Assists the Director of WEDEI in managing the day-to-day operations of the office

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

Experience managing complex projects

Experience planning and organizing activities and special events

Experience developing performance metrics and evaluating performance data

Advanced writing and presentation skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work effectively and collegially with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Ability to travel domestically and internationally and to work occasional evenings/weekends

Preferred :

Experience serving diverse student populations

Experience with budget administration

Experience with program management & evaluation

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.

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:

Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 30, 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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Contact information for three professional references

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