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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: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151

The Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions (OGRA) at Binghamton University (SUNY) is seeking a dynamic, student-centered professional to join our team as a Graduate Recruiter. As a key ambassador for the University, the successful candidate will serve as the primary bridge between high-potential prospective students and Binghamton's exceptional graduate programs. This is a role for a high-energy communicator who is passionate about the transformative power of graduate education and committed to building a diverse, high-quality, and global student body.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment, this position will implement innovative recruitment strategies that increase the diversity and quality of the graduate learner population. Additionally, this position will cultivate relationships with prospective students, parents, faculty and staff partners, and external organizations. The ideal candidate for this position will be a dynamic and highly motivated individual with interpersonal and public speaking skills.

The Role:

Developing and implementing a strategic, tactical, and operational recruitment plan including:

• Represent Binghamton University professionally and ethically at international, domestic, and on-campus recruiting events, conferences, and meetings while travelling both independently and as part of a delegation.
• Collaborate with office leadership and team members to develop and implement a comprehensive graduate recruitment strategy for the university.
• Coordinate and execute specialized recruitment initiatives targeted specifically at current Binghamton University students to strengthen the internal enrollment pipeline.
• Utilize innovative methods to develop, plan, organize and execute a global recruitment program.
• Collect and evaluate data from various outreach efforts to measure the effectiveness of recruitment initiatives and to inform future strategy.
• Employ professional communication and marketing skills to generate inquiries, providing consistent, high-touch support to prospective students through all stages of the recruitment funnel
• Establish and maintain a dynamic, cooperative relationship with key campus partners, including the Fleishman Career Center, Residential Life, Educational Opportunity Program, Communications and Marketing, International Student and Scholar Services, and other offices as necessary.
• Deliver engaging marketing and promotional presentations to diverse audiences through in-person, virtual, and partner-hosted platforms.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Experience with public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences
• Required documentation and the ability to travel extensively, including international travel and occasional evening/weekend commitments
• Effective customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver persuasive presentations to diverse audiences that are both large and small
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadline-driven enrollment goals
• Ability to be culturally adaptable and work well in diverse environments and with diverse clientele
• Proficiency with standard office software such as Microsoft Office or Google Suite, with the ability to learn and use new technology, including university systems

Preferred:

• Master's degree (or higher)
• Professional experience in higher education
• Experience with graduate recruitment and graduate degree requirements
• Experience pulling queries for data-driven reporting & analysis
• Experience with Slate or similar CRM tool
• Experience working with international students
• Experience with designing targeted outreach or recruitment plans

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:

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• 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=199528

Deadline for Internal Applicants: April 30, 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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