Coordinator, Multicultural Resource Center

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 51,261 - 53,151; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is looking for a Coordinator for the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) to support and manage various initiatives, daily operations, and programming aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and experience working with diverse communities. Responsibilities include managing events, promoting cultural awareness, and working collaboratively with others. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with diverse and underrepresented communities.
• Experience coordinating events or programs with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage MRC initiatives and services.
• Promote the MRC and raise awareness for underrepresented populations.
• Participate in the hiring and training of student staff.
• Serve as a liaison to cultural student organizations.
• Maintain accurate information across platforms.

Skills

Intercultural communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Monday.com

Social media

Job description

Job Title

Coordinator, Multicultural Resource Center (MRC)

Budget Title: Staff Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $51,261 - $53,151

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate MRC initiatives, services, and daily operations by:
  • managing semester and monthly programming calendars
  • coordinating programs, marketing efforts, and the interfaith meditation and prayer room
  • ensuring community events, dialogues, and collaborative initiatives are planned and executed in alignment with departmental priorities, timelines, and partnerships.
• Promote the MRC and raise awareness of the needs and concerns of underrepresented populations through presentations, initiatives, written materials, collaborative programming, and representation on campus-wide committees.
• Participate in hiring and training of student staff, with a focus on accountability and professionalism.
• Serve as a liaison to the cultural student organizations.
• Ensure all events are fully prepared and executed, including logistics such as space coordination, food planning, accessibility, on‑site setup and marketing.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information across all platforms including social media.
• Support student staff involvement in programming, including providing direction and ensuring engagement.
• Support and track assigned projects using established systems (e.g., Monday.com, shared calendars, tracking tools).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Competence in intercultural communication and demonstrated knowledge of cultural identities
• Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, political, personal and cultural needs of underrepresented students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse and underrepresented communities
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events or programs with multiple stakeholders
• Available to work occasional evening and weekend hours

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Prior experience managing communications, marketing and social media

Other Requirements

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship you do not meet eligibility requirements. Binghamton University is not an E‑Verify employer.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Equal Opportunity / Affiliation Statements

Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights. The university is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.