Budget & Programs Associate — Community Schools Center

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking a Staff Assistant for the Couper-Owens Center for Community Schools. The role supports office organization, tracks expenditures, and coordinates budgets under the Budget and Contracts Specialist at the C-O Center.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience with Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace, plus strong verbal and written communication. It includes supervising student staff and coordinating grants and program activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace.
• Experience in a business office environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of financial functions of the Center's program.
• Assist in developing and tracking staff budgets.
• Perform monthly financial reconciliation for internal/external purposes.
• Act as liaison with BU Research Foundation, BU Foundation, BU Business Office, and Center directors.
• Support program initiatives and outreach activities.
• Support MOU process and budget preparation for grants.
• Supervise work-study student assistant.
• Gather research data and statistics as requested.
• May coordinate social media presence and program outreach.
• Serve as primary contact with CHOW food pantry.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Google Workspace

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher)

Job description

Binghamton University is seeking a Staff Assistant for the Couper-Owens Center for Community Schools. The role supports office organization, tracks expenditures, and coordinates budgets under the Budget and Contracts Specialist at the C-O Center.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience with Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace, plus strong verbal and written communication. It includes supervising student staff and coordinating grants and program activities.