Communications Specialist at Binghamton University, State University of New York in binghamton, New York

Job Description:

Category:: Professional

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Department:: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Partnerships

Locations:: Binghamton, NY

Posted:: Apr 9, 2025

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Ref. No.:: 04871

Position ID:: 186510

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-goers to 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: $57,000 - $62,000

The Binghamton University Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP) provides a host of services and programs related to business development, commercialization and entrepreneurship that are available to students, faculty, staff, the greater business community and virtually anywhere. One of the cornerstone programs is the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, located in downtown Binghamton. The Koffman is the home to several start-up companies and has a goal to foster economic revitalization throughout Broome County and the Southern Tier of New York state.

The Communications Specialist will report to the Koffman Executive Director at the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP) and collaborate closely with the staff in Research Advancement. This position provides critical support to a diverse team, with the goal of advancing Koffman's mission of startup growth, job creation, social equity advancement and brand awareness, among other objectives.

The communication specialist's primary purpose is to promote the programs and opportunities for startups offered through Koffman to its current member companies and provide assets for outreach staff to attract new member companies to Koffman. This staff member will be responsible for the planning and execution of strategic marketing initiatives using multiple marketing mediums. This includes professional writing (using AP style), visual content creation (such as graphic design and short-form video), social media, media relations, email marketing and virtual event creation and hosting. The successful applicant will work with the EIP Koffman Executive Director and Assistant Vice President and the entire Koffman Incubator staff to stay up to date on recruitment periods, company milestones and alignment with Koffman strategic goals. This position works with vendors for additional services such as commercial printing, branded apparel and creative services based on an annual marketing budget.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external communications for the Koffman.


• Develop engaging cross-platform content to be used on social media, websites, videos, print, tabling and events.


• Work with Research Advancement, Binghamton University Foundation and University Communications and Marketing to align with university brand guidelines and assess when additional support from their teams or freelance creative contractors is needed.


• Coordinate with staff or vendors for photo and video production, including scheduling, logistics and quality review to create high-quality promotional content.


• Develop written and visual content and distribution plan for monthly member newsletters, quarterly stakeholder newsletter and yearly Koffman impact report.


• Manage contact lists on an email marketing platform for different Koffman publications, including but not limited to member companies, graduates, sponsors, Koffman board members, regional stakeholders and Binghamton University administration and alumni.


• Manage Koffman website content and work with website development vendors for plugin and system updates and more complex changes.


• Create and disseminate content covering ongoing successes of Koffman member companies and programs to be shared with regional and industry media on the Koffman website, email and social.


• Develop an annual communications plan defining goal, marketing budget and methods used to monitor performance throughout the year.


• Update and manage inventory of marketing materials for tabling events, package content for staff representing Koffman and its programs according to event focus and recruitment goals.


• Support Koffman-based staff in day-to-day operations such as in-person event planning and set up, leading facility tours and building relationships with Koffman members.


• Work occasional evening and weekend events and conferences to represent Koffman.


• Design and implement monthly virtual events such as Koffman Webinar series, (ex. Accounting Help Desk) for Koffman members.


• Prioritize tasks effectively to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Remain flexible when managing shifts in priorities to support programs and/or staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Communications, Marketing, or related field


• At least four (4) years of experience in marketing communications, or related field


• Experience with content creation, graphic design, and brand management


• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or other design tools


• Ability to work independently


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Experience developing marketing materials


• Experience collaborating with vendors, internal teams, or external partners


• Experience coordinating photo and video production


• Experience managing student interns

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.

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 (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

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

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

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: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=186510

Deadline for Internal Applicants: April 23, 2025

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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1. Resume,


2. Cover letter, and


3. Contact information for three professional references

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