Binghamton University, State University of New York
Assistant Director, Watson Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclu
Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, New York, United States
Overview
Category: Professional
Department: Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science
Locations: Binghamton, NY
Posted: Jul 16, 2025
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Ref. No.: 02664
Position ID: 190349
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the SUNY system with a broad range of interdisciplinary programs and active research. The university emphasizes student success, research, and service, and values an inclusive culture, excellence, innovation, and civic engagement. The university is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer welcoming all applicants, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description Salary: $70,000 Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)
The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering & Applied Science at Binghamton University seeks a passionate, dedicated, and creative professional to serve as Assistant Director of the Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (WEDEI). The primary responsibility is stewardship of the Watson College Scholars Program — a donor-sponsored program that supports access to higher education for economically disadvantaged students from underrepresented backgrounds. The program provides high-impact opportunities and academic support to serve as a pipeline to graduate study or to a professional career in engineering or computer science, built on four pillars: academic achievement, professionalism, networking, and community service. The assistant director plans and coordinates the operational, programmatic, and administrative functions of the Watson College Scholars Program and serves as the central point of contact among students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and external constituencies. The assistant director also supports the Director in WEDEI office operations.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the selection and onboarding of new scholars
Teach scholars seminar courses and develop related course materials
Coordinate with industry representatives on internships and mentoring opportunities
Coordinate global experiences and chaperone traveling scholars
Guide scholars in completing community service projects
Expand program offerings to advance the program's mission
Collaborate with communications staff to develop informational and promotional materials
Conduct assessments of the Scholars Program and produce an annual report
Oversee the Scholars Program budget
Expand the resource base to ensure sustainability
Maintain connections with alumni scholars
Assist the Director of WEDEI in day-to-day office operations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Experience managing complex projects
Experience planning and organizing activities and events
Experience developing performance metrics and evaluating data
Advanced writing and presentation skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with diverse constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; available for occasional evenings/weekends
Preferred
Experience serving diverse student populations
Experience with budget administration
Experience with program management and evaluation
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Additional Information Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degrees and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; U.S. law prohibits discrimination on many bases. For Title IX information and non-discrimination notices, see the university resources provided on the university site. A archived link is not included here.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange. Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 30, 2025. 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
Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: the Interview Exchange site.
Equal Opportunity The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide equal opportunity employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or other protected statuses. For Title IX information and the university’s non-discrimination notice, see the university site. The university provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities.
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Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the SUNY system with a broad range of interdisciplinary programs and active research. The university emphasizes student success, research, and service, and values an inclusive culture, excellence, innovation, and civic engagement. The university is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer welcoming all applicants, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description Salary: $70,000 Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)
The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering & Applied Science at Binghamton University seeks a passionate, dedicated, and creative professional to serve as Assistant Director of the Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (WEDEI). The primary responsibility is stewardship of the Watson College Scholars Program — a donor-sponsored program that supports access to higher education for economically disadvantaged students from underrepresented backgrounds. The program provides high-impact opportunities and academic support to serve as a pipeline to graduate study or to a professional career in engineering or computer science, built on four pillars: academic achievement, professionalism, networking, and community service. The assistant director plans and coordinates the operational, programmatic, and administrative functions of the Watson College Scholars Program and serves as the central point of contact among students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and external constituencies. The assistant director also supports the Director in WEDEI office operations.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the selection and onboarding of new scholars
Teach scholars seminar courses and develop related course materials
Coordinate with industry representatives on internships and mentoring opportunities
Coordinate global experiences and chaperone traveling scholars
Guide scholars in completing community service projects
Expand program offerings to advance the program's mission
Collaborate with communications staff to develop informational and promotional materials
Conduct assessments of the Scholars Program and produce an annual report
Oversee the Scholars Program budget
Expand the resource base to ensure sustainability
Maintain connections with alumni scholars
Assist the Director of WEDEI in day-to-day office operations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Experience managing complex projects
Experience planning and organizing activities and events
Experience developing performance metrics and evaluating data
Advanced writing and presentation skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with diverse constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; available for occasional evenings/weekends
Preferred
Experience serving diverse student populations
Experience with budget administration
Experience with program management and evaluation
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Additional Information Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degrees and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; U.S. law prohibits discrimination on many bases. For Title IX information and non-discrimination notices, see the university resources provided on the university site. A archived link is not included here.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange. Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 30, 2025. 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
Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: the Interview Exchange site.
Equal Opportunity The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide equal opportunity employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or other protected statuses. For Title IX information and the university’s non-discrimination notice, see the university site. The university provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities.
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