Co-Rec Coordinator - Binghamton University

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed May 13 2026 Job Description:

Budget Title: Staff Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $51,500 - $55,000

Residential Life (RL) 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:

• Oversee the residential co-rec fall and spring leagues including the marketing, registration, scheduling, staff training, and implementation of games as well as the supervision of Co-Rec Commissioners
• Recruit students to participate in events by regularly attending residence hall government meetings and hosting programs and event specific informational sessions
• Work with Co-Rec Commissioners and other Residential Life staff to facilitate student involvement in the development of co-rec activities
• Regularly interacts with students during nights and weekends through Co-Rec Football, Co-Rec Winter Challenge initiatives, Homecoming and other determined programming
• Establishes and maintains office hours to meet with participants, attend university and programming meetings and manage administrative duties
• Utilize creative energies to develop, implement, and assess alternative program ideas to increase school spirit and residential area pride
• Complete administrative tasks as necessary for co-recreational programs including managing and tracking student payroll, reserving spaces, and ensuring proper equipment is available
• Serves on departmental committees as assigned including Campus Recreation Advisory Board
• Manages the Co-Rec Budget and associated financial resources
• Participate in August and January training programs, including New Student Orientation and University Fest
• Assist in Opening and other large departmental processes
• Work alongside the Operations team to manage physical spaces, such as turf fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts and other residential outdoor recreational spaces
• This position will meet regularly with RL and Campus Recreation sport programming staff
• Collaborate with the 6 Assistant Directors of RL and 24 RDs to gauge satisfaction with current programming and gain an understanding of programming needs and wants
• Responsible for reports to demonstrate progress or challenges with initiatives

Bachelor's Degree

• Experience working with college students on a programming level
• Demonstrable organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work individually and in a team setting
• Candidate must be open to flexible schedule to include evening and weekend obligations

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Post-graduate experience in Intramurals, Club Sports, or related sports management work
• Previous experience working in Residential Life

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.

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

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