Job description
Ref. No.: 00208
Position ID: 189975
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 Online TESOL K-12 Program Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Clinical Field Experiences for the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership, within the College of Community and Public Affairs, reports directly to the Director of Recruitment and is responsible for the following:
Enrollment and Advisement:
- Assisting TESOL K-12 students with enrollment, degree planning, updating plans of study, assisting students with course registration and advisement-related questions
- Recording TESOL K-12 student progress including completion of graduation, the program of requirements and conditions of admission
- Monitoring and recordkeeping online program enrollment, and pending actions for advising TESOL K-12 program faculty and department chair
- Leading orientations and events for TESOL K-12 students, supervisors and cooperating teachers in collaboration with the TESOL K-12 faculty
- Recordkeeping and monitoring TESOL K-12 students’ foreign language requirements
- Consulting with TESOL K-12 Program Faculty through regular meetings
- Organizing the welcome gifts for all new students and alumni gifts to all graduates in collaboration with the Assistant to the Chair
Clinical Field Placements:
- Coordinating fieldwork and internship experiences across the TESOL K-12 program
- Working with TESOL K-12 director on matches; corresponding with students, cooperating teachers, administrators, and university-based supervisors throughout the placement process
- Organization and execution of MOUs to secure TESOL K-12 field placement sites
- Organization and coordination of TESOL K-12 clinical experience office recordkeeping and documentation
- Assisting in solving interpersonal communication problems that may arise between TESOL K-12 teacher candidates, mentor teachers/cooperating teachers, and supervisors
- Recordkeeping and reviewing all field- and course-based professional disposition concern reports (with Senior Director and TESOL K-12 director)
- Collaborating with TESOL K-12 director on meeting state clinical requirements
- Coordinating with the Director of Assessment and Accreditation on Taskstream operations for the TESOL K-12 programs
- Assisting the Director of Assessment and Accreditation with reporting activities
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
- At least two years of relevant experience in higher education, K-12 education, advising, counseling, teaching, or other academic affairs/student services-related experience
- Evidence of building and maintaining partnerships with school districts and/or community organizations/campus departments
- Demonstrated understanding of the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development
- Familiarity with monitoring student progress
- Ability to manage several high-priority tasks at once
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets
Preferred:
- Master’s degree (or higher)
- Familiarity with ESL/ELL/ESOL/Bilingual/TESOL fields
- Knowledge of New York State teacher preparation programs, field education, and certification requirements, knowledge of Binghamton University student services policies and procedures, and campus resources
- Experience as a cooperating teacher and/or supervisor of student teachers
- Familiarity with schools and districts in New York State
- Experience in developing, coordinating, and conducting workshops, events, and/or programs for an online population
- Experience with the use of technology and experience with Brightspace, Microsoft Suite, Banner, Slate, and/or other student management software
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, 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 [email protected]
Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
How to apply
Cover letters may be addressed “To the Search Committee.”
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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.
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