Coordinator, Multicultural Resource Center

Category:: Professional

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Department:: Multicultural Resource Center

Locations:: Binghamton, NY

Posted:: May 29, 2026

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Ref. No.:: 47622

Position ID:: 200985

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 Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $51,261 - $53,151

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 Assistant Director of the MRC, the ideal candidate will join the MRC staff which also includes an Office Manager, and two Graduate Assistants.

This role requires attention to detail, proactive communication, and consistent follow-through on assigned responsibilities. The ability to operate within established structures and maintain alignment with leadership expectations is essential.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Requirements

Preferred

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.

• Support and coordinate MRC initiatives, services, and daily operations by:
• managing semester and monthly programming calendars
• coordinating programs, marketing efforts, and the interfaith meditation and prayer room
• ensuring community events, dialogues, and collaborative initiatives are planned and executed in alignment with departmental priorities, timelines, and partnerships.
• Promote the MRC and raise awareness of the needs and concerns of underrepresented populations through presentations, initiatives, written materials, collaborative programming, and representation on campus-wide committees.
• Participate in hiring and training of student staff, with a focus on accountability and professionalism.
• Serve as a liaison to the cultural student organizations.
• Ensure all events are fully prepared and executed, including logistics such as space coordination, food planning, accessibility, on-site setup and marketing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information across all platforms including social media.
• Support student staff involvement in programming, including providing direction, and ensuring engagement.
• Support and track assigned projects using established systems (e.g., Monday.com, shared calendars, tracking tools).
• Competence in intercultural communication and demonstrated knowledge of cultural identities
• Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, political, personal and cultural needs of underrepresented students, faculty, and staff.
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse and underrepresented communities
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events or programs with multiple stakeholders
• Available to work occasional evening and weekend hours
• Master's Degree
• Prior experience managing communications, marketing and social media
  

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.

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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=200985

Deadline for Internal Applicants: June 12, 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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