Associate Director, University Advisement- A00207

Mercy University; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition discounts

Retirement benefits

Flexible spending

Job summary

Mercy University seeks an Associate Director of University Advisement to lead academic advising, student intervention, and development programs, ensuring a holistic, student-centered experience across campuses in Dobbs Ferry and New York City.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with faculty and staff, and expanding advising initiatives, orientation programs, and career exploration resources. A Master’s degree is preferred and a minimum of five years in student services is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience; experience in student services and advisement preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their transition to the University and integrate new students into academic, social, and professional aspects of the University, improving retention and graduation outcomes.
• Provide academic advisement through deposits, registration, major/degree selection, and career planning.
• Lead cohort intervention programs and student achievement planning for probation, dismissals, and other departures.

Skills

Advising experience

Student services

Supervisory experience

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Director of University Advisement is responsible forbeing highly accessible, integrating services and programs inacademic advising, student intervention and support, professionalintegrations for student development, academic integrations forstudent development, and social integration for studentdevelopment. The Associate Director supervises a team of staff thatwill also provide these services in a detailed and tailoredapproach, positing mentorship as a key relationship dynamic andproviding an intentional standard of care. These services andprograms will support student success, self-efficacy, and atransformational college experience, maximizing thestudent-centered approach and deepening connection to the MercyUniversity community through all years of enrollmentmatriculation.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Support students in their transition to the University andintegrate new students into the academic, social, and professionalaspects of the University, resulting in improved retention andgraduation outcomes.
• Provide academic advisement of students, specifically throughthe progression of the initial deposit and registration uponacceptance to major/degree selection as it pertains to academic andprofessional pursuits.
• Provide cohort intervention programs and lead studentachievement planning for probation statuses, dismissals, and otherpotential departures from the University.

• Intervene with holistic advice on matters regarding collegestudent readiness, which includes but is not limited to financialliteracy, academic readiness, and preparatory characteristics, toidentify solutions for student success.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators tocoordinate academic advising services across various disciplinesand departments.
• Assist in the development and execution of advising-relatedinitiatives, including orientation programs, academic workshops,and advising campaigns.
• Lead and manage professional development initiatives, ensuringteam members have access to relevant training opportunities toenhance skills, foster growth, and improve overallperformance.
• Support students' career exploration resources and advisement,resulting in a timely career track relative/paralleled to academicpursuits.
• Provide student engagement programs and services, resulting ina quality experience for Mercy students.
• Work specifically with the assigned student caseloadportfolio.
• Assist in evaluating strategies and programs and implementchanges as necessary.
• Hire, train, and manage staff performance.
• Provide opportunities for engagement through clubs andactivities.
• 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 givenpreference.
• 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 YorkCity area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate andgraduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, andSocial and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-ServingInstitution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.

As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), MercyUniversity, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in thecountry for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges andUniversities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning theirprestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latinostudents.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a nationalleader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in severaldisciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.

Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College inWestchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment tohelp a diverse student body set a course for their future. Tosupport its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number offederal grants which enable us to better develop and delivereducation to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New Yorkmetropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-timeundergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercystudents learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattanas well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and theirfamilies with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. Weoffer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students theopportunity to transform their lives through higher education byoffering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized andhigh-quality learning environments, thus preparing students toembark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughouttheirlives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changingworld.

Benefits Eligible

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their familieswith a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offerhigh-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy Universityactively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student bodythat includes members of historically underrepresented groups andstrives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campuscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, race, color, national origin,ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexualorientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight,genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure thatpersons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodationsfor the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed,please contact The Office of Human Resources at [phone],Option 6 or via email at [e-mail].

The posted salary range for this position is based on severallegitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equalwork regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected byfederal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcomingenvironment for all. Information regarding campus safety can befound here .