Associate Director, Career and Professional Development

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　　Associate Director, Career and Professional Development

　　Salary

　　$62,400.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Dobbs Ferry, NY

　　Job Type

　　Full Time Staff

　　Job Number

　　00605

　　Division

　　Student Affairs

　　Department

　　Career and Professional Development

　　Opening Date

　　12/22/2023

　　Union Status

　　Non-Union

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Job Posting Summary

　　The Associate Director, Career and Professional Development provides vision and leadership in the design and delivery of career services, programming and tools for Mercy University students and alumni. This role is responsible for collaborating with the career team in developing and implementing an engaging, creative and comprehensive suite of career readiness programs, services and tools across all Mercy College locations and online.

　　The Associate Director leads or co-leads at least one Career Community, overseeing student advisors, planning community events, writing blogs, highlighting employers, publishing newsletters, proactively engaging with relevant students, faculty, and staff, etc. The Associate Director collaborates with relevant students, faculty, and staff to ensure effective career education in the industries represented in their Career Community and preparation for internships and career paths.

　　The Associate Director leads a major project for the department. Major projects include the department’s technology systems, marketing initiatives, career in curriculum initiatives, and experiential learning.

　　Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

　　Collaborate with the Career & Professional Development team in planning and executing undergraduate Career programming, including: career fairs, career event support; resume building; interview skills; LinkedIn; job/internship search strategies; professional etiquette and other programs and services consistent with advancing undergraduate student career readiness and career management skills. Ensure appropriate content for traditional college students and non-traditional adult populations.

　　Coach undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni in one-on-one sessions; present to groups on career readiness, career management skills, resources offered by the Career Team.

　　Lead a Career Community: (1) Create or update timeline, overall plan, content, student outreach strategy, faculty engagement plan, etc., and master technology, to facilitate a vibrant, relevant community and newsletters/other communication. Collaborate with Employer Relations co-lead to include relevant employer content and events. (2) Proactively build relationships with students in the Career Community and establish avenues for student feedback on Career Community activities. (3) Develop expertise and build relationships with faculty and staff to ensure community-specific opportunities and relevant resources are available to students. Support EPIC career in curriculum initiatives in your related School.

　　Teach career readiness skills via in-person and remote classroom visits and ensure student learning is relevant and assessed.

　　Coach undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni in one-on-one sessions; present to groups on career readiness, career management skills, resources offered by the Career Team.

　　Build and facilitate collaborative relationships with partners across the Division and University, including student groups, faculty, and staff. Get to know the Westchester campus in particular and ensure that the department and our programming are well represented on your campus.

　　Develop super-user level knowledge of our technology systems.

　　Manage staff member(s) and/or student employees, if assigned, ensuring workload is appropriate, development opportunities are provided, and feedback is given regularly.

　　Document constituent interactions in a data rich environment

　　Support Admissions and other groups’ events, as needed, which will include periodic Saturday and evening hours

　　Perform other duties/projects as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　Required Skills & Experience:

　　Minimum three years’ experience required, with one to three years supervisory/managerial experience required; career development experience in a higher education setting strongly preferred.

　　Creative problem solving skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment is essential.

　　Ability to work with a highly diverse student body and collaborate with a wide range of faculty, staff, administration and business representatives required.

　　Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment required.

　　Demonstrated skills in leadership, interpersonal relationships, and written and oral communication.

　　Highly organized with strong presentation skills.

　　A high level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, as well as internet search engines required. Experience with education / career systems such as Banner, Handshake, uConnect, Big Interview, and Focus 2 or similar strongly preferred. Experience as a systems super user a strong plus.

　　Comfort with and interest in learning new systems required.

　　Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently with great levels of responsibility required.

　　Education Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.

　　Physical/Other Requirements:

　　Ability to travel between campuses required.

　　Ability to work evenings/weekends as required.

　　Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.

　　Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies

　　Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.

　　Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.

　　About Mercy

　　Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

　　Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Serving 8,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.

　　At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

　　Our Mission:

　　Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

　　EEO Statement

　　Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

　　The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

　　Campus Safety

　　Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here .

　　Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

　　Health Insurance:

　　UntitedHealthcare Oxford

　　In-network and out-of-network plan options

　　EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)

　　Dental Insurance:

　　UnitedHealthcare Oxford

　　In-network and out-of-network plan options

　　Vision Insurance:

　　UntitedHealthcare Oxford

　　Paid Time Off:

　　Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.

　　Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:

　　Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations

　　Life Insurance:

　　Long-Term Disability:The Hartford

　　Short-Term Disability:The Hartford

　　Flexible Spending Account (FSA):

　　Ameriflex

　　Retirement Benefits:

　　TIAA

　　The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:

　　Deferred Compensation Plan

　　All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University.

　　Defined Contribution Plan

　　Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.

　　If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.

　　Remote Work:

　　Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.

　　Learn more about our remote work policyhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/remote-work-policy-final) .

　　Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty

　　Mercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees.

　　Learn more about our tuition remissionhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/tuition-remission) .

　　Tuition Exchange:

　　We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.

　　Employee Assistance Program:

　　Compsych

　　Voluntary Benefits:

　　Allstate Identity Protection

　　LegalEase

　　Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners

　　Nationwide Pet Insurance

　　PlumBenefits

　　ScriptSave

　　Working Advantage

　　Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.

　　Agency

　　Mercy University

　　Address

　　555 Broadway

　　Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522

　　Phone

　　914-674-7839

　　Website

　　http://www.mercy.edu

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