Job Posting Summary

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Launch and manage new student-alumni connections initiative: (1) Work with vendor to implement new connections platform, and manage it daily. Troubleshoot technical difficulties for all stakeholders. (2) Obtain or develop marketing materials and informational resources for a range of stakeholders including students, alumni, faculty, staff, administration, and community members. Drive marketing campaigns to recruit students and alumni to use the platform. (3) Proactively foster interactions between students and alumni through informal online conversations, on campus events, job visits, and internship postings from alumni. (4) Collaborate closely with Alumni Relations team to recruit Alumni Career Ambassadors to the program. (5) Regularly track and analyze engagement through the program. Write reports and prepare presentations and data visualizations to update various stakeholders on the effectiveness of the program. (6) Proactively identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with and provide leadership to 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.
• Co-Lead a Career Community: (1) Collaborate with co-leads to ensure regular programming and outreach to a cohort of students pursuing similar career paths, (2) Develop expertise and build relationships with faculty and staff to ensure community-specific opportunities and relevant resources are available to students. (3) Support career-in-curriculum initiatives in your related School.
• Provide career coaching and education to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni in one-on-one sessions and in groups.
• Build and facilitate collaborative relationships with partners across the Division and University, including student groups, faculty, and staff. Get to know the Bronx campus in particular and ensure that the department and our programming are well represented on your campus.
• Oversee the Career Closet, located on the Bronx campus, where students can access free professional clothing.
• 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

• Minimum five years’ experience required, with one to three years supervisory/managerial experience required; career development experience in a higher education setting strongly preferred. Knowledge of healthcare and nursing career paths strongly preferred.
• Experience with launching or managing an online system as a superuser required.
• A high level of computer proficiency in business technologies including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams; Zoom; and internet search engines required. Experience with education / career systems such as Banner, Handshake, uConnect, Big Interview, and Focus 2 or similar strongly preferred. Comfort with and interest in learning new systems required.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, interpersonal relationships, and written and oral communication.
• Highly organized with strong presentation skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently with great levels of responsibility, while collaborating and communicating with a multi-campus team, required.

Education Requirements:

Physical/Other Requirements:

• 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

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.
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