Staff Assistant MSIS, Watson College

Overview

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Job Title and Details
Category:
Professional
Department:
School of Computing
Locations:
Binghamton, NY
Posted:
Dec 18, 2025
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
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Position

Binghamton University is seeking a Staff Assistant to join the School of Computing. This full-time position will provide administrative support for the Masters of Science in Information Systems program (MSIS), including the management of program data, accreditation documents, and student admission information. The ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines, with independence and strong organizational skills, is required.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Masters of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program.
• Provide support for graduate admissions and application processing primarily for the MSIS degree program, with potential assistance for the CSMS program.
• Maintain consistent and regular communication with current and prospective students.
• Attend and take minutes at MSIS Graduate Committee Meetings; assist with scheduling and communications. Attend other department or school meetings as necessary.
• Schedule and manage graduate orientation and pre-registration meetings for the MSIS program.
• Update the University Bulletin for the MSIS program and support MSCS program updates.
• Assist students enrolled in the MSIS program with course registration and degree progress tracking.
• Support the Graduate Director for MSIS with degree completion requirements and processing of award degree forms.
• Provide support for Graduate Program Review and Middle States Accreditation; assist with rubrics/measures/targets, assessment data collection, WEAVE online, and collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment.
• Manage departmental communications and marketing initiatives, liaising with the University's Communications and Marketing office; contribute to web and social media updates and promotional materials for MSIS and MSCS programs.
• Plan and implement special events or programming as required, with attention to detail and problem resolution.
• Assist in gathering data for internal and external surveys.
• Support the School's award and fellowship activities by identifying qualified candidates, coordinating with faculty, gathering materials, submissions, and maintaining records.
• Maintain programmatic records related to new or existing course development, faculty CVs, course descriptions, and syllabi for the MSIS program.
• Assist with other departmental administrative tasks as necessary; complete special projects as assigned by the Senior Administrative Assistant.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Technical expertise in business management tools including spreadsheets, word processing, calendar tools, and presentation software

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working with University and SUNY Systems such as Banner, Slate, and BU Brain
• Demonstrated success in interacting with a wide cross-section of stakeholders (faculty, staff, prospective and current students)

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