Student Support Coordinator, Residential Life
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 30, 2024
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: $55,000
Residential Life serves the needs of 7,500+ residents through a system of six residential colleges. We strive to support the academic mission of the University by providing residents with a living-learning experience through our collegiate structure. We are strongly committed to the celebration of diversity and actively seek staff members who can serve as role models and have the ability to work with a widely diverse student population.
This position supports the MSW Intern program within Residential Life. This unique program offers residential students access to support from MSW graduate students. This position supervises the MSW interns as well as directs the support and care of residential students.
Residential Life prides itself in its collaborations with campus partners, including the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, the Student Affairs Administration program, the Masters in Social Work program, the Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DDEI), and Campus Recreational Services. All of these program graduate students and/or staff within residential life to provide specialized services to residential students.
The Student Support Coordinator will:
- Provide day to day support and clinical supervision of the MSW interns through supervision meetings, education & training, assignments, consultation and feedback.
- Provide case management service and supportive efforts grounded in trauma-informed care, and identity-conscious support.
- Provide administrative support in collaboration with Assistant Director of Student Support for the MSW Internship Program
- Create and (co-)facilitate individual, group and departmental training on various topics related to case management and supporting students.
- Attend/co-attend certain meetings as a department representative
- Establish and maintain collaborative and consultative working relationships with on and off campus partners
- Assist with data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Maintain detailed records in the Maxient system and use Banner to access student records.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of respect, confidentiality and sensitivity to the needs of the members of the University community including students, their family members, and visitors.
- Ability to interface with distressed students, maintain confidentiality, function independently, use discretion, exercise judgment to make decisions, and be able to re-prioritize on an ongoing basis.
- Enthusiasm for supporting a student body that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and (dis)ability, among other factors.
- Ability to exercise organizational and project management skills and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Must have LMSW
- Must have a Master of Social Work degree with 2+ years of social work experience
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 info@goer.ny.gov
Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
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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.
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Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=173060
Deadline for Internal Applicants: March 13, 2024
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
