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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