Veteran and Military Services Coordinator

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking a Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3) to support military-affiliated students and coordinate services through the Office of the Dean of Students. The role includes acting as a School Certifying Official, helping students obtain benefits and scholarships, and coordinating campus programs and outreach.

You will work closely with the Director of Veteran and Military Services, ensuring compliance and a welcoming campus environment for student veterans, active-duty

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional or paraprofessional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a School Certifying Official (SCO).
• Assist military-affiliated students with benefits, scholarships, class registration, and inquiries.
• Liaise between military-affiliated students and on-campus offices (financial aid, admissions, advising, counseling, student affairs).
• Support mandated reporting to federal, state and SUNY entities as required.
• Coordinate programming for the on-campus military-affiliated community using the Veterans Lounge for events and outreach.
• Maintain a visible on-campus office presence.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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 goertod 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: $57,200 - $62,000

The Office of the Dean of Students is seeking a motivated individual to assist in the daily operations of the office and support military-affiliated students throughout their academic journey. This position will work closely with the Director of Veteran and Military Services, serving as a point of contact for student veterans, active‑duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and dependents. This role is student‑facing, with student‑support services, coordination of programming, administrative responsibilities, compliance and outreach being primary aspects of the role, and aims to strengthen the university's military‑affiliated community and improve the accessibility of available resources for military‑affiliated students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a School Certifying Official (SCO)
• Assist military-affiliated students with applying for and acquiring benefits, applying for scholarships, registering for classes, and answering any questions
• Serve as a liaison between military-affiliated students and relevant on‑campus offices, such as financial aid, admissions, advising, counseling, student affairs, etc
• Support mandated reporting to federal, state and SUNY entities as required
• Help coordinate a programming schedule for the on‑campus military-affiliated community, utilizing the Veterans Lounge for events, workshops, and outreach
• Maintain a consistent on‑campus office presence to ensure the visibility of the office
• Represent the office at events across the university and community, as well as participate in orientations and admission events
• Support the Director of Veteran and Military Services with administrative responsibilities within the office

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 1 year of professional or paraprofessional work experience

Preferred

• Master's degree
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in higher education, student affairs, veterans' services, public administration, or other related fields
• Experience working with military service members, veterans, or military‑connected populations

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

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 [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/.

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.