Higher Ed Policy & Government Relations Associate

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University seeks a team‑oriented Senior Staff Assistant to support the President's Office and Government Relations with state policy work impacting higher education. You will track developments, summarize changes, and research issues for staff briefing across campus.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including SUNY administration and event planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in higher education or government preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to summarize complex policy developments.
• Ability to manage information and coordinate multiple tasks and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Staff and Director of Government Relations with state policy work affecting higher education.
• Track, monitor and summarize developments in state education policy; research issues and share impacts to campus.
• Manage SUNY and campus administrative tasks; assist with event planning for commencements and related activities.
• Demonstrate project management, relationship-building, and communication with campus and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Binghamton University seeks a team‑oriented Senior Staff Assistant to support the President's Office and Government Relations with state policy work impacting higher education. You will track developments, summarize changes, and research issues for staff briefing across campus.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including SUNY administration and event planning.