Coordinator for Communication Success and Integrated Learning - Binghamton University

Budget Title: Staff Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

The Coordinator for Communication Success and Integrated Learning is a pivotal role dedicated to enhancing student development in public speaking, oral communication, and integrated academic initiatives at Binghamton University. This position assists in the Speaking Center's operations, fosters cross-campus collaboration, and designs impactful communication programming that supports student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Speaking Center Operations:
  • Manage the daily operations of the Speaking Center, providing students with access to peer-to-peer support for public speaking, oral presentations, and communication-related projects.
  • Train, mentor, and supervise a team of peer consultants to deliver effective, student-centered consultations.
  • Maintain and enhance resources, tools, and digital platforms to support communication development.
• Consultation Services:
  • Facilitate individual and group consultations to address planning, delivery, and refinement of presentations and oral communication skills.
  • Provide feedback on verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, visual aids, and strategies to manage public speaking anxiety.
  • Coordinate digital recording and feedback systems, such as Panopto, to enhance student learning and skill development.
• Program Development and Integration:
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate communication skill-building into academic and co-curricular programs.
  • Develop workshops, presentations, and resources to support communication excellence across campus.
  • Build partnerships with other campus departments to promote communication success in leadership, academic, and extracurricular contexts.
• Student Engagement and Success:
  • Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for students of all communication skill levels, from novice to advanced.
  • Design programs and services tailored to diverse student needs, including strategies for virtual presentations and group collaborations.
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of Speaking Center services to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Manage appointment scheduling, communication, and data collection to track usage and impact of services.
  • Prepare reports, assessments, and recommendations to support the center's mission and strategic objectives.
  • Serve as a liaison with campus partners and external stakeholders to promote and enhance Speaking Center services.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to fostering student growth and success.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in communication, education, or a related field
• Experience in public speaking, teaching, or consulting
• Experience training and/or mentoring others
• Experience with digital tools for presentation development and virtual communication (e.g., Panopto, Zoom, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in communication, higher education, or related field
• Experience coordinating or delivering academic programming or student success initiatives
• Experience building collaborative relationships with diverse campus partners
• Knowledge of strategies to support students experiencing public speaking anxiety or communication apprehension

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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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