Associate Director, Experiential Education, Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 1, 2024
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.
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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: Assistant Director of Career Planning & Development (SL-4)
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
The Associate Director for Experiential Education leads initiatives to support the career readiness and professional development of all Binghamton University students specifically related to experiential learning. This position will support efforts to increase the number of students participating in internships and support the coordination and amplification of High Impact Practices (HIPs) on campus.
This role will work collaboratively with campus partners to ensure all students participate in at least 1 HIP by the time they graduate. The role will focus on elevating the storytelling and marketing initiatives around HIPS, to highlight the positive impact that participating in a HIP has on the student experience and career outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Set strategic goals and provide overall leadership for experiential learning initiatives, create a campus-wide collaborative group to work on relevant priorities related to HIPs.
- Analyze relevant HIPS data, and cultivate strategic partnerships and awareness initiatives in response to the data.
- Curate awareness initiatives and conduct student outreach related to 'nonparticipant' groups which refers to the number of students not participating in a high-impact practice by the time they graduate.
- Provide 1:1 consulting for students specifically related to the internship/experiential learning search and skill building.
- Supervise the internship education team (CDCI), and support intentional integration with academic and campus partners.
- Provide a level of expertise and awareness of the latest trends and policies related to internships, experiential learning, and high-impact practices.
- Support Senior Associate Director, Student Engagement and Career Readiness with skill building programming and initiatives.
Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Master's degree in higher education or a related field and 4+ years of professional experience in career services or related functional area
- Knowledge or awareness of experiential learning, internship, and/or high-impact practices
- Strategic thinker, with the ability to brainstorm and collaborate with a team to develop long-term strategies that support the success of Binghamton University students
- Self-starting, creative professional with the ability to create and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with students, employers, staff, and faculty with diverse backgrounds
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write compelling career education content that engages the reader
- Must share core values of campus collaboration, high ethical standards, and dedication to what is best for students, employers, and Binghamton University
- Experience supervising professional staff, student staff or paraprofessional staff
- Knowledge of student development and career development theories
- Preferred knowledge of career management and higher education systems, such as Handshake, Banner, and Brightspace
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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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.
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Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=173161
Deadline for Internal Applicants: March 14, 2024
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
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