Educational Consultant

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $22,861 - $30,000 (part-time, temporary, 40% FTE)

The Couper-Owens Center for Community Schools (C-O), housed within Binghamton University's College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA), advances the University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) model in PK-12 schools at the local, regional, and national levels. Through strong university-school partnerships, C-O collaborates with schools to explore, develop, and implement the UACS approach.

The Educational Consultant provides PK-12 expertise to the C-O team, helping build strong partnerships and support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. This is a part-time position (10-15 hours per week) with a 12-month annual appointment. The consultant reports to the Senior Director of Capacity Building and Implementation and works closely with the C-O team to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Serve as a consultant to the C-O team, providing expertise in New York State Education Department policies, BOCES procedures, and PK-12 educational systems.
• Consult with school leaders and their teams to address identified needs and support strategic planning.
• Develop, facilitate, and support professional learning related to University-Assisted Community Schools, family engagement, and PK-12 education.
• Support the continued growth and implementation of the Family Engagement Institute, including participation in planning meetings.
• Co-facilitate the Binghamton University Community Schools Leadership Institute for Family Engagement (BUCS LIFE).
• Participate in on-site meetings at Binghamton University and partner school districts to support family engagement action planning and implementation.
• Support the NYSED Central/Western Community Schools Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Technical Assistance Resource Center (TARC).
• Collaborate with school administrators and in-school and out-of-school educators to plan, develop, and implement professional learning opportunities.

Requirements:

• Master Degree (or higher)
• Minimum of three years' experience in teaching, school administration, or related educational leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in understanding pedagogy, data-driven instruction, and/or educational regulations
• Demonstrated skills in project management, and/or problem solving

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Additional Information:

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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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:

Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 24, 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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