Decker College Engagement and Events Coordinator - Binghamton University

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151 - $58,193

Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Division of Advising and Academic Excellence to coordinate special events and promote engagement among students, employers, and alumni. The Engagement & Events Coordinator will work closely with Decker faculty, professional staff and University-wide offices to develop and implement a schedule of events, ranging from admissions and yield initiatives to employer and alumni events, Commencement, and more.

The Engagement & Events Coordinator will:

• Strategically promote diverse opportunities (events, scholarships, internships, awards, jobs, professional development, etc.) for students, faculty, and staff via newsletters, social media, and other creative platforms
• Engage Decker alumni, faculty, staff, and students in University-wide, Decker-specific, and community events and initiatives to foster connections and involvement
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise the Decker student ambassador team to effectively represent Decker's values and goals
• Provide guidance and support to Decker student groups, leaders, and the nursing living and learning community for their development and success
• In collaboration with advising staff and campus-partners, plan and implement impactful events:
  • Decker Q&A sessions and tours for prospective students, families, alumni, campus partners, and community members
  • Decker-specific events related to University initiatives (including homecoming, family weekend, de-stress events)
  • Decker Commencement activities
  • Admissions/yield events
• Develop and facilitate Decker-specific career initiatives, including employer visits in collaboration with the University's career services team
• Provide career resources for Decker students such as resource guides, workshops, résumé assistance, and career advising
• Ensure students are aware of campus and community resources for their academic, personal, and professional needs
• Maintain a comprehensive database of student experiences, including research opportunities, study abroad, internships, jobs, scholarships, and tuition assistance programs
• Solicit and manage financial and material donations (e.g., assessment kit sponsorships, uniform donations, professional clothing closet donations) to maximize student resources
• Maintain the Decker Student, Career, and Alumni Connections webpage
• Routinely respond to email inquiries in the deckerconnections@binghamton.edu account.
• Create and maintain internal and public calendars of Decker's cyclical events for efficient organization and public engagement.
• Develop and propose a budget for Decker events and promotional items to ensure effective resource allocation.
• Produce and submit weekly and annual reports to evaluate the performance and impact of undertaken initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to create and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Knowledge of the pre-health, health science industry

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with public speaking
• Demonstrated experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Experience with Google Suite, Canva, Zoom, and/or other similar platforms

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Professional experience in career/employer services, student engagement, alumni affairs, or related functional area
• Experience supervising professional or student staff
• Knowledge of Handshake, Banner, or other University alumni/career systems

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.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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