Coordinator, Multicultural Resource Center
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 25, 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.
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 Assistant (SL-2)
Salary: $51,900 - $53,300
Binghamton University invites applications for the position of Coordinator, Multicultural Resource Center (MRC). As a unit within the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the MRC is the largest office serving more than 90 culturally diverse student organizations. The MRC serves to advance the diversity mission by working closely with various offices and departments to provide quality programming and other resources that support the campus community. Reporting to the Director of Intercultural Affairs, the ideal candidate will join the MRC staff which also includes an Assistant Director and an Office Manager.
Duties include:
- Support MRC initiatives, services, and resources, which include budget management, center operations, marketing efforts, and the interfaith meditation and prayer room.
- 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.
- Coordinate a monthly programming series for community-building, community dialogue, and Sister's Circle (with the University Counseling Center) with support from student staff.
- Promote the MRC and raise awareness of underrepresented populations needs and concerns through initiatives, written materials, and representation on campus-wide committees.
- Coordinate and conduct presentations to promote MRC services, programs and collaborative activities.
- Collaborate with campus partners and cultivate relationships within the local community that advance the well-being of diverse communities.
- Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of graduate assistants and undergraduate student staff.
- Serve as a liaison to the cultural student organizations.
- Coordinate and lead the Cultural President's Council meetings.
- Support the marketing and disbursement of the MRC microgrant.
Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing and facilitating dynamic educational workshops for diverse groups
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse and underrepresented communities
- Competence in intercultural communication
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural identities and intersectionality
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated success working on teams and supporting colleagues on collaborative initiatives
- Available to work occasional evening and weekend hours
- Master's Degree
- Prior experience managing communications, marketing and social media
- Knowledge of student and leadership development theory and identity development models
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, political, personal and cultural needs of underrepresented students, faculty, and staff
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.
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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=175019
Deadline for Internal Applicants: May 8, 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
