Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Feb 4 2025 Job Description: Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3) Salary: $55,151 The Online Literacy Program Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Clinical Field Experiences for the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership, within the College of Community and Public Affairs, reports directly to the Director of Recruitment and is responsible for the following: Enrollment and Advisement: + Assisting students with enrollment, degree planning, updating plans of study, assisting students with course registration and advisement-related questions + Recording student progress including completion of graduation, the program of requirements and conditions of admission + Monitoring and recordkeeping online program enrollment, and pending actions for advising program faculty and department chair + Lead orientations and events for new students and internship experiences in collaboration with the LTRC program faculty + Consulting with Literacy program faculty through regular meetings + Organize the welcome gifts for all new students and alumni gifts to all graduates in collaboration with the Assistant to the Chair Clinical Field Placements: + Coordinating internship experiences across Literacy programs + Working with LTRC program faculty on placements; corresponding with students, cooperating teachers, administrators, and university-based supervisors throughout the placement process + Organization and execution of MOUs to secure field placement sites + Organization and coordination of clinical experience office recordkeeping and documentation + Assisting in solving interpersonal communication problems that may arise between teacher candidates, mentor teachers/cooperating teachers, and supervisors + Recordkeeping and reviewing all field- and course-based professional disposition concern reports with the Literacy Faculty Coordinator. + Collaborating with Literacy faculty on meeting state clinical requirements + Coordinating with the Director of Assessment and Accreditation on Taskstream operations for the LTRC programs + Assisting the Director of Assessment and Accreditation with reporting activities Job Requirements: + Bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant experience in higher education, K-12 education, advising, counseling, teaching, or other academic affairs/student services-related experience + Demonstrated understanding of the educational role of academic advising in enhancing student learning and development + Evidence of building and maintaining partnerships with school districts and/or community organizations/campus departments + Familiarity with monitoring student progress + Ability to manage several high-priority tasks at once + Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills + Excellent organizational skills + Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets Preferred: + Master's degree + Familiarity with English language and literacy education fields + Knowledge of New York State teacher preparation programs, field education, and certification requirements, knowledge of Binghamton University student services policies and procedures, and campus resources + Experience as a cooperating teacher and/or supervisor of student teachers + Familiarity with schools and districts in New York State + Experience in student programming, developing, coordinating, and conducting workshops, events, and/or programs for an online population + Experience with the use of technology and experience with Brightspace, Microsoft Suite, Banner, Slate, and/or other student management software Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Additional Information: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. 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