Location: Vestal, NY Category: Professional & Support Staff Posted On: Thu Jan 23 2025 Job Description: The Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies (CMENAS) at Binghamton University coordinates study of the Middle East, North and Sudanic Africa and European countries that have extensive Islamic contact. The Center develops and integrates research and graduate and undergraduate instruction about the MENA area. Courses related to this area are offered in history, geography, political science, anthropology, sociology, art history, comparative literature, Africana Studies, Judaic Studies, Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew and other fields. Key duties and responsibilities for the Outreach Coordinator include (but are not limited to): + Creation of public-facing and community-oriented programming and content + Collaboration with K-12 partners + Collaboration with Binghamton University Master Teacher Program + Collaboration with institutional partners (SUNY Broome, Purchase College, and other institutions as outreach grows) + Collaboration with American Civic Association & WSKG and PBS Learning + Developing Curriculum and Content related to Middle East Studies for K-12 and SUNY partners. + Developing and teaching a university level community engaged research course related to Middle East Diasporas. + Tracking and reporting key outcomes of outreach efforts for grants reporting, etc. + Supervising Graduate Assistant assigned + Publicizing and advertising outreach programming and content through social media, etc. + Developing and maintaining social media accounts for the Center + helps promote MENA related programs and Center by populating website, twitter and Facebook regularly, attending events, and responding to enquiries + Others duties as deemed appropriate by Associate and Faculty Directors Job Requirements: + Masters Degree in a Middle East Studies related field + K-12 Curricular Development and Outreach Experience + At least 2 years experience in higher education teaching and administration + Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and related databases. + Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment. + Able to work both independently as well as with a team. + Attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present information to diverse individuals and groups. Preferred + PhD in a Middle East Studies Related Field Additional Information: Salary: $55,000 annually Note: Some travel required for conferences, workshops, and outreach to community and institutional partners Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.