What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant 2 position at Binghamton University?
About Binghamton University
Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art 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.
Job Description
Budget Title: Administrative Assistant 2 (non-competitive)
Grade: SG-15
Salary: $59,787
Deadline for Internal applicants: December 8, 2025
Deadline for External applicants: December 8, 2025
Reports to the Senior Staff Assistant to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Job Description
Confidential and administrative secretary to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Senior Staff Associate to Executive Vice President and Provost and Office Manager.
Requirements include strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and to analyze and organize materials; excellent writing skills; experience with a variety of packaged computer software; management of complex scheduling and travel arrangements; ability to deal with a variety of people and publics; ability to work independently and with highly confidential information.
Requirements
Non-competitive Administrative Assistant 2/Civil Service test not required.
Desirable Requirements
At least 5 years of experience working for an administrator of a complex unit.
Ability to create a collegial work environment both in and outside the Provost's Office.
Evidence of initiative and self-motivation.
Associate's Degree or higher.
Additional Information
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.
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.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.
Please note, this position will be offered contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions: Persons interested in the above position should apply online.
Please submit
Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art 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.
Job Description
Budget Title: Administrative Assistant 2 (non-competitive)
Grade: SG-15
Salary: $59,787
Deadline for Internal applicants: December 8, 2025
Deadline for External applicants: December 8, 2025
Reports to the Senior Staff Assistant to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Job Description
Confidential and administrative secretary to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Senior Staff Associate to Executive Vice President and Provost and Office Manager.
Requirements include strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and to analyze and organize materials; excellent writing skills; experience with a variety of packaged computer software; management of complex scheduling and travel arrangements; ability to deal with a variety of people and publics; ability to work independently and with highly confidential information.
Requirements
Non-competitive Administrative Assistant 2/Civil Service test not required.
Desirable Requirements
At least 5 years of experience working for an administrator of a complex unit.
Ability to create a collegial work environment both in and outside the Provost's Office.
Evidence of initiative and self-motivation.
Associate's Degree or higher.
Additional Information
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.
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.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.
Please note, this position will be offered contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions: Persons interested in the above position should apply online.
Please submit
- Resume
- Cover letter and
- Contact information for three professional references.
Salary : $59,787