Binghamton University, State University of New York
Engagement and Events Manager, Harpur College
Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, New York, United States
Overview
Binghamton University is seeking an Engagement and Events Manager to join the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office, working in partnership with the Harpur Edge Office. This full-time position will lead and develop Harpur College's student and alumni programming in coordination with Harpur Constituent Relations and Harpur Edge. The Engagement and Events Manager will work closely with the Sr. Dir. of Constituent Relations and Advancement, the Harpur Edge professional staff, students, faculty, and alumni to lead and collaborate on signature events, programming and outreach to support priorities and build on initiatives within Harpur College and Harpur Edge. Salary: $68,000-$70,000 (commensurate with experience). Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4). Location: Binghamton, NY. Posting details: Posted Oct 2, 2025; Closes Open Until Filled; Full-time; Ref. No. 06056; Position ID: 193504. Key Responsibilities
Event Planning
Lead and implement events including donor-funded annual lectures, the Harpur Physician Alumni Homecoming Panel and Lecture Series, Homecoming Events, events during Harpur College Week, University Fest, Admissions Open Houses, Family Weekend Events, and Pre-Law student and alumni events on and off campus. Provide ad hoc support for Dean's and departmental events involving alumni councils (e.g., Judaic Studies, Harpur College Advocacy Council).
Internship, Programming and Course Support
Coordinate the Harpur Law Council's summer Public Interest Law and Private Sector Law Internship Programs. Work with the Sr. Dir. for Constituent Relations and Advancement to manage applicants, internship committees, hosts, and, in summer terms, serve as instructor of record for the course (supervising 14–20 interns) with ongoing liaison to internship site sponsors. Coordinate two winter session courses taught by alumni in NYC each January, including scheduling, course building, promotion, attendance, Brightspace support, grading, and alumni volunteer stewardship. Collaborate with the Harpur Edge Director on expanding the Healthcare Mentor Program, including outreach to potential hosts, program promotion, and coordination. Cultivate new alumni contacts, develop relationships with alumni volunteers using outreach tools (e.g., Mentor Match, LinkedIn), host alumni on campus, and strategize opportunities to deepen engagement with Harpur College.
Administration
Create and maintain an internal calendar of Harpur’s events and manage the public Harpur events calendar for the College. Utilize online systems for event planning and budget management. Enter all alumni volunteer actions, notes and contact updates into alumni database systems. Administer donor-funded graduate research awards, coordinate with faculty committees and Harpur Edge, and support impact reporting for stewardship and donor reporting. Promote student opportunities (events, scholarships, internships, awards, jobs, professional development) via newsletters, social media, and other channels; participate in donor scholarship/award review committees.
Supervision
Assist Senior Assistant Director and Director in Harpur Edge with supervision of undergraduate student staff/interns.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution Three or more years of progressive experience in program coordination, event planning, student services, or alumni relations Experience managing multiple projects and events with competing deadlines Ability to take initiative and work both collaboratively and independently Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor tone for external (alumni/donor) and internal (students/faculty) audiences Attention to detail and customer service orientation Ability to participate in evening and weekend programming and occasional travel throughout the year Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with alumni Professional experience in volunteer management Experience with database management (e.g., Millennium) Experience with facility reservation Experience with event management software Experience leveraging LinkedIn and other social media for outreach and engagement Knowledge of the college student population Additional Information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Executive Order 161 policy on compensation information collection and related contact information are noted; refer to the posting for details. Application Instructions
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193504 Deadline for Internal Applicants: 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. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp
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Binghamton University is seeking an Engagement and Events Manager to join the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office, working in partnership with the Harpur Edge Office. This full-time position will lead and develop Harpur College's student and alumni programming in coordination with Harpur Constituent Relations and Harpur Edge. The Engagement and Events Manager will work closely with the Sr. Dir. of Constituent Relations and Advancement, the Harpur Edge professional staff, students, faculty, and alumni to lead and collaborate on signature events, programming and outreach to support priorities and build on initiatives within Harpur College and Harpur Edge. Salary: $68,000-$70,000 (commensurate with experience). Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4). Location: Binghamton, NY. Posting details: Posted Oct 2, 2025; Closes Open Until Filled; Full-time; Ref. No. 06056; Position ID: 193504. Key Responsibilities
Event Planning
Lead and implement events including donor-funded annual lectures, the Harpur Physician Alumni Homecoming Panel and Lecture Series, Homecoming Events, events during Harpur College Week, University Fest, Admissions Open Houses, Family Weekend Events, and Pre-Law student and alumni events on and off campus. Provide ad hoc support for Dean's and departmental events involving alumni councils (e.g., Judaic Studies, Harpur College Advocacy Council).
Internship, Programming and Course Support
Coordinate the Harpur Law Council's summer Public Interest Law and Private Sector Law Internship Programs. Work with the Sr. Dir. for Constituent Relations and Advancement to manage applicants, internship committees, hosts, and, in summer terms, serve as instructor of record for the course (supervising 14–20 interns) with ongoing liaison to internship site sponsors. Coordinate two winter session courses taught by alumni in NYC each January, including scheduling, course building, promotion, attendance, Brightspace support, grading, and alumni volunteer stewardship. Collaborate with the Harpur Edge Director on expanding the Healthcare Mentor Program, including outreach to potential hosts, program promotion, and coordination. Cultivate new alumni contacts, develop relationships with alumni volunteers using outreach tools (e.g., Mentor Match, LinkedIn), host alumni on campus, and strategize opportunities to deepen engagement with Harpur College.
Administration
Create and maintain an internal calendar of Harpur’s events and manage the public Harpur events calendar for the College. Utilize online systems for event planning and budget management. Enter all alumni volunteer actions, notes and contact updates into alumni database systems. Administer donor-funded graduate research awards, coordinate with faculty committees and Harpur Edge, and support impact reporting for stewardship and donor reporting. Promote student opportunities (events, scholarships, internships, awards, jobs, professional development) via newsletters, social media, and other channels; participate in donor scholarship/award review committees.
Supervision
Assist Senior Assistant Director and Director in Harpur Edge with supervision of undergraduate student staff/interns.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution Three or more years of progressive experience in program coordination, event planning, student services, or alumni relations Experience managing multiple projects and events with competing deadlines Ability to take initiative and work both collaboratively and independently Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor tone for external (alumni/donor) and internal (students/faculty) audiences Attention to detail and customer service orientation Ability to participate in evening and weekend programming and occasional travel throughout the year Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with alumni Professional experience in volunteer management Experience with database management (e.g., Millennium) Experience with facility reservation Experience with event management software Experience leveraging LinkedIn and other social media for outreach and engagement Knowledge of the college student population Additional Information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Executive Order 161 policy on compensation information collection and related contact information are noted; refer to the posting for details. Application Instructions
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193504 Deadline for Internal Applicants: 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. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp
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