Binghamton University, State University of New York Hiring for Assistant to the Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton, NY Full Time

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Department:: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 31, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 09715
Position ID:: 165428

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: $60,000 – $65,000

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science seeks an Assistant to the Chair. This position supports the Chair to ensure the Chair is efficient and effective. This person would be an integral member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and consequently would work closely with the faculty, members of the Dean’s Office, and other faculty and staff throughout campus.

The person in this position will work closely with the Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering in:

• Coordination of Departmental personnel activities including new faculty recruiting (advertising, interview scheduling, candidate travel), completion of immigration documentation, compiling and submitting personnel cases to the Dean’s Office, processing visiting scholar appointments, hiring student assistants, supervision and evaluation of department administrative assistants.
• Fiscal Management for the Department: Oversight of the Department’s IFR, Research Foundation and Binghamton University Foundation accounts, coordinate and process purchasing and contract payments for lab kits against course fees, assisting faculty with university startup account spending/management, arranging/processing faculty travel/reimbursements as needed.
• Oversight and organization of faculty/student events, schedule meetings and provide minutes, collaboration with the Watson College’s Liaison from Communications and Marketing to ensure that ECE’s website information is up to date, and to create marketing materials for the department.
• Support for academic activities of the Department including course building for two undergraduate degree programs and graduate courses, overall coordination and scheduling of a multidisciplinary academic lab for all the Watson College’s engineering programs, reviewing University Bulletin updates, department undergraduate handbook, assisting with collection of ABET assessment data.
• Planning, implementation and assessment of strategic initiatives and special projects.

This position works with all Watson College academic departments including the Dean’s Office, and other campus institutions including Office of the Provost; Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Student Records and Registrar Services; Course Building and Academics Space Management (CBASM); Sponsored Funds; Communications and Marketing; Sodexo; Physical Facilities; Business Office/Accounts Payable/Travel; State and Research Foundation Human Resources and Payroll; International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS); as well as several outside vendors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be well-organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision, which requires time management and prioritization skills.
• Must possess strong oral/written communication skills and technical expertise in business management tools including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation tools, databases, and social media.
• Should be an energetic individual with excellent teamwork and customer service skills, must be highly motivated and detailed oriented with the flexibility to multi-task while concurrently working on several projects with competing priorities and deadlines, and the ability to change direction as needs require; able to work well under pressure.
• Must be very personable with demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field, with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Banner and other university systems.
• Proficient at editing/updating web-based information.
• Prior experience in higher education.

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 [email protected]

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.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=165428

Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 16, 2023

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, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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