Associate Director, Operations and Project Management

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:  Staff Associate (SL-4)

Salary:  $75,000 - $85,000

Residential Life serves the needs of 7,800+ residents through a system of six residential colleges. We strive to support the academic mission of the University by providing residents with a living-learning experience through our collegiate structure. We are strongly committed to the celebration of diversity and actively seek staff members who can serve as role models and have the ability to work with a widely diverse student population. 

Residential Life Mission:

We provide a small school residential experience within a premier public university. Our dedicated staff and faculty educators engage with students in building strong communities that empower personal development and academic success. Our six diverse residential areas offer Bearcats a home away from home that supports learning and growth.

Job Responsibilities include: 

• Assist the Director in setting overall direction and goals for the Department with special emphasis on facilities, grounds, renovations, and operations
• Coordinate the maintenance and capital improvements of the residence halls, administrative buildings, fixtures and furniture, co-rec fields, and volleyball courts with Facilities Management
• Contribute to the overall departmental efforts through committee participation, attendance at weekly meetings, training professional and para-professional staff, and undertaking special assignments in support of the program
• Management of the Residential Life annual budget for facilities projects and materials
• Coordinate work orders and work with facilities management personnel and the staff within the residential colleges and communities to implement new procedures
• Manage and oversee the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York DASNY  equipment replacement budget, including scheduling all orders, supervising deliveries, and maintaining 5-year plan
• Development and oversight of building loading plan and traffic patterns for Opening Days annually
• Act as Department-Wide Building Administrator for Tuscarora Office Building/Iroquois Commons, Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4), Hinman Dining Center, Hinman Success Center, and Appalachian Collegiate Center, CIW Dining Hall, 20 apartment buildings, and all residence halls
• Coordinate the acquisition, use, and maintenance of all Department fleet vehicles, maintain records and assist with maintenance and management of vehicles for other Offices within Division of Student Affairs
• Work closely with Facilities Management and ITS on management of card access and key access for residence halls and administrative state buildings
• Serve on the University-wide Incident Management Team, facilitating rapid response and addressing institutional emergencies as necessary
• Act as liaison between Department of Residential Life and various other University units, such as, but not limited to, Facilities Management, Telecom, Information Technology Services, Environmental Health & Safety, The Office of Emergency Management, and DASNY-affiliated staff
• Serve as Essential and/or Critical Employee when the state or county declares a "State of Emergency" or the President declares a "University Service Disruption"
• Participate in on-call rotation for the campus Crisis Response Team. Coordinate all aspects of crisis response and interventions while on-call
• Supervise Assistant Director of Residential Life - Operations; second line supervise Residential Life Operations Coordinator, including oversight of the management of C4, Hinman Dining Center, Hinman Success Center, Appalachian Collegiate Center, and daily operations responsibilities
• Manage the Area Student Leader Budget including coordinating the purchasing request list, finalizing a purchasing plan, and facilitating approved purchases
• Indirect supervision of 2-5 Labor Crew members, and roughly 50 Resource Managers
• Oversight of student employment for Welcome Crew and See Ya Crew, along with necessary move-in and move-out plans
• Update and revise the operations/facilities section of the staff manual annually
• Develop and coordinate distribution of all information materials related to residence hall or campus facility issues, in collaboration with facilities management
• Provides training to all staff on facilities issues as it relates to Facilities and Operations emergencies
• Occasional evening, night, or weekend work may be required if a situation warrants this need

A successful candidate must demonstrate: 

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of respect, confidentiality and sensitivity to the needs of the members of the University community including students, their family members, and visitors. 
• Ability to interface with distressed students, function independently, use discretion, exercise judgment to make decisions, and be able to re-prioritize on an ongoing basis. 
• Ability to support a student body that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and (dis)ability, among other factors.
• Ability to exercise organizational and project management skills and multi-task in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree (or higher)
• At least three years of experience in higher education operations
• Experience in project management
• At least two years of progressive supervision experience

Preferred:

• Residence Hall Project Management experience
• Experience managing and developing project bids, quotes, and budgets
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously

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:

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• 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 (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/

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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 .

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:  http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=198796

Deadline for Internal Applicants:  April 16, 2026

Deadline for External Applicants:  Open until filled

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

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