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Associate Director, Student Life Bronx & Manhattan (A00725)
- New York, United States
- Staff Full-time
- $64,000-$70,000 annually
Job Summary:
Mercy University seeks a dynamic and energetic individual to join our teams on the Bronx and Manhattan campuses as an Associate Director of Student Life. The Associate Director of Student Life plays a key role in creating and supporting high-quality student experience for all students at Mercy University specifically the Bronx and Manhattan Campus. Working closely with the Director of Student Life, the Associate Director will coordinate co-curricular activities, leadership curriculum and manage campus wide initiatives while providing high level administrative, organizational and management support. The Associate Director is attentive to student needs and issues affecting student well-being. This position will oversee the Bronx and Manhattan Student Life offices and will report to the Director of Student Life.
As Mercy celebrates its 75th anniversary, the University has implemented a bold set of goals and is committed to providing our students with world-class experiences, in and out of our classrooms. The Associate Director should be a high-energy, positive role model who is committed to student engagement, leadership in higher education and the specific needs of our key populations (e.g. undergraduate, graduate, residential, commuters, first generation & transfer students).
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Assist Director in managing signature events on the Bronx and Manhattan Campus.
- Supervise professional staff, including two full-time coordinators (one on each campus), providing mentorship, performance management, and professional development located on both Bronx and Manhattan Campus
- Assist with planning and assessment of orientation programming on the Bronx and Manhattan Campus.
- Lead student leadership development programs.
- Manage Student Life Assistants including onboarding and scheduling Bronx and Manhattan Campus
- Manage recruitment and training of the Mav Team.
- Oversee student engagement platform content and reporting.
- Plan Senior Events with Alumni and Commencement offices.
- Serve as co-advisor to the Mercy Student Government, supporting the executive board and managing elections.
- Serve on campus committees.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years of professional experience in a supervisory programmatic position, including at least one year of staff supervision, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with college constituencies, including administrators, students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and friends of the institution.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication.
- Ability to develop and implement campus life policies and procedures that are consistent with student success, student learning, and student development theories.
- Proven ability to develop and manage programs, people and resources, including financial resources.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or in related field preferred.
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
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. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
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.
Benefits Eligible:
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.
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.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy 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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