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New River Community College

Assistant Director of Outreach and Engagement, Workforce Development

New River Community College, Binghamton, New York, United States

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Overview

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system with more than 130 interdisciplinary programs and vigorous research activity. The university emphasizes student success, research, and service, supported by a collegial, inclusive culture and commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Binghamton merges rigorous academics with ultramodern facilities and a diverse student body across 18,000+ students. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities. Job Description: Budget Title:

Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3) Salary:

$63,000 - $65,000 As a member of the Office of Workforce Development, the Assistant Director of Outreach and Engagement will focus on building strategic partnerships, expanding community outreach, and promoting education and career pathways to prospective adult learners. Responsibilities

Cultivate collaborative relationships with industry, educational, nonprofit, and government partners at a local, state, and national level. Assist adult learners in identifying their educational and career needs, interests, and goals, and address barriers that may hinder their successful completion and subsequent employment. Engage with former Binghamton University students who stopped out and provide pathways to reenroll and complete their bachelor\'s degree. Assist with the development of adult learner recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials, such as marketing, admissions, and program leads. Identify grant and funding opportunities and assist with grant writing to support innovative pathways to employment in targeted high-demand career fields. Monitor workforce engagement activities and outcomes and prepare reports on workforce engagement for stakeholders. Respond to inquiries from and communicate with stakeholders with a consistently professional demeanor and in a timely manner. Communicate and enforce University and SUNY policies, regulations, procedures, and operations. Professionally and ethically represent the Office of Workforce Development across campus and the University at events, conferences, and meetings. Requirements

Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) A minimum of five (5) years of experience with building industry partnerships and/or community outreach and engagement, or a similar role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Preferred

Master\'s Degree Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with adult learners, including those older than 24 years old, married or have children, working adults, first-generation college students, previously attended college but did not finish their degree, and/or did not receive a standard high school diploma 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 degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant provide current or prior compensation history until a conditional offer of employment with compensation is extended. If such information has been requested, contact the Governor\'s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or info@goer.ny.gov. Payroll information can be found on our website at https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/. Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee." Postings active on the website: applications accepted 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. Binghamton University provides equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms without discrimination on various protected characteristics unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by Title IX, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights. Details are available on the university site. Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. To request accommodation for the job application process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator, arobins@binghamton.edu, 607-777-3660. Application Instructions

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=191146 Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 15, 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. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.

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