Residential Life Coordinator - Binghamton University

Location:

Binghamton, NY Category:

Professional Posted On:

Fri Mar 27 2026

Job Description:

Budget Title:

Staff Assistant (SL-2)

Salary:

$52,000 - $55,000 (full-time, temporary for one year, with the expectation of transition to a term appointment in the future) Residential Life launched an innovative new staffing model to better deliver services and experiences to the over 7800 residential students on campus. This new approach to providing support to students who live in residence requires a high level of support for multiple positions while also creating new opportunities to deliver on our department goals.

Residential Life Mission:

We provide a small school residential experience within a premier public university. Our dedicated staff and faculty educators engage with students in building strong communities that empower personal development and academic success. Our six diverse residential areas offer Bearcats a home away from home that supports learning and growth.

Job Responsibilities include:

Hire, train and supervise 10-12 student housing assistants responsible for health & safety inspections, and general housing related tasks Oversee a centralized health & safety inspection process that includes supervising student staff conducting walkthroughs, documenting violations, managing observation data, corresponding with students via email, and submitting incident reports Utilize Maxient software to support the health & safety inspection process, as well as the Residential Life Student Support staff needs Hire, train and supervise 4-6 Residential Life Central Office student workers Coordinate the schedule for Residential Life Central Office coverage ensuring that the office is appropriately staffed at all times Train staff, including student staff on engagement with parents and families Provide assistance to students, families and staff via, phone, email and in person Assist with training on incident report writing for all Residential Life professional and student staff in conjunction with the Office of Student Conduct Closing procedures for all hall staff related to Thanksgiving, Winter Break, & Spring Break Complete administrative tasks Serves on departmental committees Participate in August and January training programs Facilitate opening and closing processes Occasional evening, night, or weekend work may be required if a situation warrants this need Participate in University's duty rotation as an on-call emergency response assistant as necessary This position is classified as an essential employee

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) Experience in Student Affairs Effective administrative, communication, leadership and decision-making skills Flexible and adaptable to working in a dynamic environment Ability to be self-directed, while comfortable working within a team

Preferred:

Master's degree (or higher) in College Student Personnel or a related field Experience working in Residential Life Experience working with the parents or families of students 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:

Special Notes:

This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance 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, 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 info@goer.ny.gov Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/ 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, 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. 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. As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here. Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.