Provide academic advisement of students, specifically through
the progression of the initial deposit and registration upon
acceptance to major/degree selection as it pertains to academic and
professional pursuits.
Provide cohort intervention programs and lead student
achievement planning for probation statuses, dismissals, and other
potential departures from the University.
- Intervene with holistic advice on matters regarding college
student readiness, which includes but is not limited to financial
literacy, academic readiness, and preparatory characteristics, to
identify solutions for student success.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to
coordinate academic advising services across various disciplines
and departments.
- Assist in the development and execution of advising-related
initiatives, including orientation programs, academic workshops,
and advising campaigns.
- Lead and manage professional development initiatives, ensuring
team members have access to relevant training opportunities to
enhance skills, foster growth, and improve overall
performance.
- Support students' career exploration resources and advisement,
resulting in a timely career track relative/paralleled to academic
pursuits.
- Provide student engagement programs and services, resulting in
a quality experience for Mercy students.
- Work specifically with the assigned student caseload
portfolio.
- Assist in evaluating strategies and programs and implement
changes as necessary.
- Hire, train, and manage staff performance.
- Provide opportunities for engagement through clubs and
activities.
- Any other related duties as assigned
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of approximately related experience required.
Experience in student services and advisement will be given
preference.
- Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience is required.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
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.
Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming
environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be
found
here .
