"Assistant Director, PACT"

Job Summary:

The goal of the PACT program is to foster a positive, educational experience by working collaboratively with each student in developing and implementing an individualized plan for success. The Assistant Director of the PACT program is responsible to provide a variety of highly integrated services and programs to support academic success, student development, college transition, leadership and career development, in addition to managing a team of PACT Mentors.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary advisor and mentor for working caseload of students
• To prepare students for their transition to the college, and integrate new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social life of the University
• Provide academic advisement to each student, specifically through the progression of the initial registration upon acceptance to major/degree selection as it pertains to career interests and pursuits
• Collaborate and coordinate with University faculty, staff, and appropriate external organization to achieve program recruitment and retention goals and directly enhance the student experience
• Provide career exploration resources and advisement, resulting in a timely career track relative/paralleled to academic pursuits
• Assist in pre-enrollment and orientation activities reinforcing the importance of a collective, integrated college experience geared toward academic and career success
• Hire, train, and manage staff performance
• Any other related duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of three years of appropriately related experience required. Experience in student services and advisement will be given preference
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to interpret career assessment instruments preferred
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal and administrative skills with the ability to work with a team of diverse professional staff and students
• Demonstrated detail orientation, ability to assess needs, plan, and implement new programs
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and cross-area collaboration skills are required
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications, web development, and knowledge of student database systems required
• Demonstrated familiarity with Banner and major program requirements required

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred

Physical/Other Requirements:

Candidate must be flexible as position does require occasional evening and/or weekend hours and may also require travel to other campuses. 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 college policies

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.