Director, Watson Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Binghamton University is 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: $85,000 The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University (SUNY) is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and creative professional to serve as Director of the Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Through the Office for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Watson College seeks to create and sustain learning environments where differences and similarities are valued and respected - enhancing and building community for all. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and tactics and monitoring and reporting on progress. Duties and Responsibilities Execute comprehensive strategy for strengthening collaborations with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Execute comprehensive strategy to create more diverse applicant pools for faculty and staff positions in collaboration with Watson academic units, the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Communications & Marketing, etc. Create and administer effective and impactful programs that attract, support, and retain low-income, first-generation-to-college, and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students Serve as Principal Investigator for the Upward Bound Math-Science grant, and co-Principal Investigator for the Science and Technology Entry Program grant Pursue additional sponsored funds to support the office's programs and initiatives and work collaboratively with faculty to support their pursuit of these types of funds Assist faculty with "Broader Impact" and other similar grant-based outreach programs in coordination with the Associate Dean for Research and Entrepreneurship Serve on college and campus committees as needed Liaise with the community of DEI officials across the campus Maintain and leverage professional networks in support of college goals Conduct benchmark studies and promote best practices Serve as campus representative to the GEM Consortium Hire and supervise staff, develop performance programs and conduct performance evaluations Develop and administer the office's budget Requirements Master's degree A minimum of two years of related professional experience Experience in program assessment and metrics-based management Demonstrated ability to supervise others and create a positive team-based environment Experience developing and managing budgets Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to juggle a complex set of responsibilities Ability to quickly build relationships of trust and shared purpose with faculty, students, staff, administrators, alumni, donors, and industry contacts Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to travel domestically and internationally and to work occasional evenings/weekends Preferred Doctorate degree Experience pursuing and/or managing federal grants A thorough understanding of the national conversation around DEI in higher education and knowledge of best practices and emerging issues 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 Application Instructions All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=190797 Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 8, 2025 Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Resume, Cover letter, and Contact information for three professional references You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp. #J-18808-Ljbffr