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Mercy University Title V DHSI COMPASS Grant (Student) in Dobbs Ferry, New York
Title V DHSI COMPASS Grant (Student)
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Title V DHSI COMPASS Grant (Student)
Salary
$16.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Job Type
Student Employees
Job Number
00794
Division
Student Affairs
Opening Date
08/26/2024
Union Status
NA
Description
Benefits
Job Posting Summary
As a Mercy Navigator you will play a crucial role in supporting new students as they transition into college life. You will serve as a peer mentor to first year students, developing meaningful relationships both in and outside of the classroom.
Responsibilities:
Provide guidance to students on campus resources, college expectations, campus involvement & other transition areas.
Conduct outreach to first year students over the phone, email and in person.
Assist faculty in first year seminar course by participating in at least 3 classes per term.
Serve as a positive role model by being available to students, exhibiting responsible behavior, and by supporting an inclusive environment.
Plan and execute your own events targeting first year students.
Engage first year students by bringing them to different events on campus.
Qualifications
Be knowledgeable on campus resources, college expectations, campus involvement & other transition areas.
Exhibit clear communication to first year students over the phone, email and in person.
Assist faculty in first year seminar course by participating in at least 3 classes per term.
Serve as a positive role model by being available to students, exhibiting responsible behavior, and by supporting an inclusive environment.
Plan and execute your own events targeting first year students.
Engage first year students by bringing them to different events on campus.
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City areauniversity 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 oncampuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, andManhattan 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.
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 atHR@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. (https://www.mercy.edu/media/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-1042023)
This position is ineligible for Medical benefits and the College's contribution. However, part-time employees are invited to participate in our various voluntary benefits.
Agency
Mercy University
Address
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522
Phone
914-674-7839
Website
http://www.mercy.edu
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