New River Community College
Career and Alumni Engagement Specialist, Watson College
New River Community College, Binghamton, New York, United States
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 vibrant research. Our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life promote student success, research, and service. Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is about flourishing in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff value 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, and community-engaged research with exceptional staff and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge our 18,000+ students. Our student body represents diverse experiences, including first-generation college-goers and international students. They shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description Job Title:
Senior Staff Assistant (Budget Title) - SL-3
Salary:
$58,000 or higher, commensurate with experience
Office:
The Career and Alumni Engagement Specialist in the Watson Career and Alumni Connections (WCAC) Office within the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The Career and Alumni Engagement Specialist enhances professional development opportunities for students through career-oriented initiatives, including student appointments, workshops, events, and targeted initiatives engaging Watson alumni. The role is responsible for creating opportunities for students to learn from alumni and for alumni to engage in meaningful ways with Watson College.
The WCAC Office is dedicated to being the trusted career partner for students in engineering and the applied sciences, placing students at the center of all we do. We provide expert guidance, support, and tools to pursue meaningful careers, fostering lifelong relationships with alumni and employers across diverse sectors to expand opportunities and sustain Watson student success.
Duties
Student Career Development
Meet with students in a 1:1 capacity to provide feedback on professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn/networking, interview preparation, job/internship search, and graduate school planning. Assist with graded curricular career assignments.
Alumni & Industry Engagement
Develop and execute an alumni engagement strategic plan, offering both in-person and virtual opportunities for student-alumni connections.
Build and sustain relationships with alumni by creating opportunities for engagement with students (panels, roundtables, networking events, industry mock interviews, guest speakers, tech talks).
Collaborate with the WCAC Sr. Employer Relations Coordinator to promote and support employer recruitment initiatives, including programmatic aspects of the Watson Career Expo Conference, and joint opportunities to leverage alumni for student career development (jobs, internships, shadowing opportunities, short-term projects).
Events & Networking
Serve as liaison with the Office of Alumni Engagement for initiatives such as Networking Nights (NYC, Boston, DC, Silicon Valley), Homecoming, and other annual events.
Plan and facilitate alumni networking receptions at targeted locations across the country.
Plan and execute programming and events for Watson Engineers Week, including the annual Alumni & Friends Reception.
Assessment & Data Analysis
Evaluate the effectiveness of alumni relations programs by collecting and analyzing data on participation, engagement, and outcomes. Use insights to identify strengths, address gaps, and implement strategies for continuous improvement and stronger alumni connections.
Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree
Minimum of three years of professional experience
Experience planning and organizing activities and special events
Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external constituents through phone, email, video conference platforms, and in-person
Effective presentation and facilitation skills
Effective customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds (students, alumni, staff, faculty, industry partners)
Proactive, detail-oriented, with organizational/time management skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Canva, Google Workspace, Generative AI tools, and other office software
Commitment to program innovation, assessment, and metrics-based management
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and work some evenings or weekends
Preferred:
Master\'s degree in a related field (e.g., Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Public Relations, Business Administration, Engineering or related)
Experience working with students in a higher education setting (career development, talent acquisition, recruiting, or Human Resources)
Experience or background in a technical field with data analytics and/or PowerBI
Experience working with alumni and/or donors
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 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 is permitted to ask for current or prior compensation history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. If such information has been requested, contact the Governor\'s Office of Employee Relations for guidance.
Payroll information can be found on our website. 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, visit the university website.
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 without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military 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, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including employment. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or to the Office for Civil Rights. Details are available through the university\'s Non-Discrimination Notice.
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. To request accommodations, contact the ADA Coordinator.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=194040
Deadline for Internal Applicants: November 5, 2025
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
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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Working at Binghamton University is about flourishing in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff value 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, and community-engaged research with exceptional staff and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge our 18,000+ students. Our student body represents diverse experiences, including first-generation college-goers and international students. They shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description Job Title:
Senior Staff Assistant (Budget Title) - SL-3
Salary:
$58,000 or higher, commensurate with experience
Office:
The Career and Alumni Engagement Specialist in the Watson Career and Alumni Connections (WCAC) Office within the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The Career and Alumni Engagement Specialist enhances professional development opportunities for students through career-oriented initiatives, including student appointments, workshops, events, and targeted initiatives engaging Watson alumni. The role is responsible for creating opportunities for students to learn from alumni and for alumni to engage in meaningful ways with Watson College.
The WCAC Office is dedicated to being the trusted career partner for students in engineering and the applied sciences, placing students at the center of all we do. We provide expert guidance, support, and tools to pursue meaningful careers, fostering lifelong relationships with alumni and employers across diverse sectors to expand opportunities and sustain Watson student success.
Duties
Student Career Development
Meet with students in a 1:1 capacity to provide feedback on professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn/networking, interview preparation, job/internship search, and graduate school planning. Assist with graded curricular career assignments.
Alumni & Industry Engagement
Develop and execute an alumni engagement strategic plan, offering both in-person and virtual opportunities for student-alumni connections.
Build and sustain relationships with alumni by creating opportunities for engagement with students (panels, roundtables, networking events, industry mock interviews, guest speakers, tech talks).
Collaborate with the WCAC Sr. Employer Relations Coordinator to promote and support employer recruitment initiatives, including programmatic aspects of the Watson Career Expo Conference, and joint opportunities to leverage alumni for student career development (jobs, internships, shadowing opportunities, short-term projects).
Events & Networking
Serve as liaison with the Office of Alumni Engagement for initiatives such as Networking Nights (NYC, Boston, DC, Silicon Valley), Homecoming, and other annual events.
Plan and facilitate alumni networking receptions at targeted locations across the country.
Plan and execute programming and events for Watson Engineers Week, including the annual Alumni & Friends Reception.
Assessment & Data Analysis
Evaluate the effectiveness of alumni relations programs by collecting and analyzing data on participation, engagement, and outcomes. Use insights to identify strengths, address gaps, and implement strategies for continuous improvement and stronger alumni connections.
Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree
Minimum of three years of professional experience
Experience planning and organizing activities and special events
Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external constituents through phone, email, video conference platforms, and in-person
Effective presentation and facilitation skills
Effective customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds (students, alumni, staff, faculty, industry partners)
Proactive, detail-oriented, with organizational/time management skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Canva, Google Workspace, Generative AI tools, and other office software
Commitment to program innovation, assessment, and metrics-based management
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and work some evenings or weekends
Preferred:
Master\'s degree in a related field (e.g., Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Public Relations, Business Administration, Engineering or related)
Experience working with students in a higher education setting (career development, talent acquisition, recruiting, or Human Resources)
Experience or background in a technical field with data analytics and/or PowerBI
Experience working with alumni and/or donors
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 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 is permitted to ask for current or prior compensation history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. If such information has been requested, contact the Governor\'s Office of Employee Relations for guidance.
Payroll information can be found on our website. 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, visit the university website.
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 without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military 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, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including employment. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or to the Office for Civil Rights. Details are available through the university\'s Non-Discrimination Notice.
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. To request accommodations, contact the ADA Coordinator.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=194040
Deadline for Internal Applicants: November 5, 2025
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
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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