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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 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: Staff Associate (SL-4)

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

The Director of SOM Career Services is a visionary leader responsible for the design, implementation, and scaling of a modern career ecosystem within the School of Management. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Business Operations, the Director will lead the strategy for professional development and career placement for undergraduate and master's students across in-person and online programs.

SOM is looking for an innovator, not a maintainer. Successful candidates will:

• See a resume as a data point.
• View professional and leadership development as a strategic competitive advantage for SOM.
• See employment gaps as opportunities for SOM to provide solutions.
• Position SOM as an engine of state and national human capital development

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Innovation
  • Develop a career services strategy aligned with SOM's mission, goals, and long-term workforce priorities.
  • Implement an expansion model to sustain NYC placement strength while building new employer pipelines in Central/Upstate NY and emerging markets.
  • Transform Career Services into a hub for professional growth through non-degree credentials, certificates, and regional employer partnerships.
  • Develop a career support model for in-person and online graduate learners.
  • Pursue grants, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
• Partnerships & External Engagement
  • Execute outreach strategies to cultivate new partnerships and expand high-quality internship and job opportunities.
  • Partner with the SOM Constituent Relations Office to further transform the NYC alumni network into a strategic asset for SOM.
  • Represent SOM at professional forums and on University-wide committees.
• Curricular & Institutional Integration
  • Refine how career-ready competencies and professional skills are embedded into the core curriculum to align with the future of work.
  • Oversee the department's digital and web presence in coordination with Marketing and the Dean's Office.
• Data Intelligence & Performance
  • Leverage labor market data to assess placement ROI and emerging employment trends.
  • Deliver performance reports to leadership, providing insights on employment outcomes and shifting market demands.
• Staff Leadership & Program Management
  • Supervise Career Services staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the effectiveness of career programming, employer engagement, and student outcomes.

The School of Management is AACSB accredited and is nationally recognized for its success in developing future business leaders. SOM consistently ranks among the top 50 best undergraduate business schools with Poets&Quants ranking the School of Management at the #10 public business school in the country. Visit our website: http://www.binghamton.edu/som/.

Salary and benefits are aligned with SUNY UUP member negotiated benefits.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in business, employment relations, human resources, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience supervising staff or managing departmental operations
• Proven track record of launching new programs, offices, or strategic initiatives
• Experience using data to drive strategic decision-making
• Effective relationship-building skills
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Willingness to travel

Preferred:

• PhD or Terminal Degree
• Proven track record of interpreting, applying, and revising institutional policies
• Familiarity with the New York City corporate landscape and economic development opportunities in Upstate/Central New York, and northern Pennsylvania
• Experience delivering "high-stakes" feedback to students and external partners while maintaining a supportive relationship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will 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 the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=197428

Deadline for Internal Applicants: March 9, 2026

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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