Staff Positions

Position Description:

Marymount Manhattan College’s next Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer (Chief EDI Officer) will report directly to the President and serve on the senior leadership team. The Chief EDI Officer is responsible for leading current and envisioning future College-wide efforts to foster an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus environment in partnership with a wide array of constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, and trustees. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative, and inspiring leader who has a proven ability to bring about change in organizational culture, preferably in a higher education context, and who possesses up-to-date knowledge of research and practice related to social and racial justice.

 

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Building on existing efforts, further develop a College-wide approach to enhancing the College’s educational mission through a sustained focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Advise the College leadership and the Board of Trustees on issues of diversity, inclusion, equity, and access.
• Chair the Presidential Task Force for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, which coordinates EDI efforts and initiatives, and ensures a mutual sharing of College accountability.
• Lead implementation, oversight, and assessment of the College’s current EDI Strategic Plan, and lead future strategic planning efforts.
• Provide strategic direction in recruiting and retaining diverse stakeholder groups, including students, faculty, staff, and trustees.
• Ensure delivery of College-wide EDI learning and development programs for students, faculty, staff, trustees, and others. Design processes and advocate for policies that promote and sustain EDI efforts.
• Facilitate constructive dialogue across diverse stakeholder groups. Serve as a resource and support for all campus constituencies on matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Collect data and conduct surveys, such as campus climate surveys, to aid in developing research-based strategic priorities.
• Assess the effectiveness of College-wide efforts, programs, and initiatives aimed at advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and use assessment results to bring about improvements.
• Develop reports, statements, and other communications and materials to advance the work of equity, diversity, and inclusion at the College.
• Coordinate response to incidents that compromise the College’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Oversee investigations of incidents that may violate the Policy Against Harassment and Unlawful Discrimination and related policies.
• Support those who have experienced bias or discrimination, and assist them in reporting and finding support.
• Serve on committees, task forces, and cross-functional teams as appropriate.
• Stay current with research and best practices in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)

 

Other Requirements:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in relevant areas.
• Strong track record of leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that have effected positive change, preferably within a higher education context.
• In-depth understanding of the needs of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups.
• Up-to-date knowledge of research and practice related to social and racial justice.
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to build trust, collaborate effectively, and inspire multiple constituencies to action.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills, and experience using data analytics to set priorities, measure outcomes, and drive change.

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To apply, please click here.

Position Description:

Maintenance Mechanic III will operate, monitor, repair and maintain building HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems as directed. Performs routine electrical and plumbing repairs and maintenance as assigned. Assists with event setups, moves and policing of the facilities. Possess and demonstrates the ability to perform basic mechanical & electrical troubleshooting. Performs rounds, maintains logs and completes work orders as assigned. Performs others duties as occasionally assigned. At least three years’ experience working as a mechanic is required.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturers’ specifications or supervisor s instructions, using hand and power tools, precision measuring or testing devices. Responsible for complete maintenance of area of assignment.
• Observes and adjusts a wide variety of machines and devices in operation to assure proper operation, including pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors and equipment.
• Dismantles machines and devices for servicing, repair, or replacement of parts.
• Adjusts devices, instruments, belts, etc.
• Lubricates and cleans pumps, motors, fans, machinery equipment and operating hardware.
• Repairs or replaces damaged or defective soap, towel and tissue dispensers, mirrors, etc.
• Replaces washers packing, or parts on faucets, flushometers, valves, traps, etc.
• Clears stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using plumber’s snake, vacuum or manual plungers.
• Replaces gaskets, seals on water coolers and other equipment.
• Changes out compressors and works with refrigerant.
• Works with electrical meters.
• Diagnoses and repairs p-tack through wall air conditioning units.
• Replaces defective bulbs, sets, switches, fuses, and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the college.
• Regulates steam or hot water equipment in mechanical rooms, offices, laboratories, residence areas, etc. Adjusts valves, thermostats, and dampers.
• Diagnoses HVAC/refrigeration units (high and low voltage)
• Performs laboring or other semi-skilled duties including drilling, digging, minor roof repair, replacement of missing floor or ceiling tile.
• Assists tradesmen when directed.
• Maintains time and material records.
• Performs minor inspectional duties where directed.
• Maintains plant or work areas in safe, clean operating condition.
• Reports unsafe conditions, or building or equipment damage to supervisor
• Performs other appropriate duties.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma required.
• Three years’ experience working as a maintenance mechanic and applicable trade school certifications are preferred.
• Must have at least three years’ experience in working with refrigeration (must know how to use gauges)
• C.F.C Universal Certificate

Other Requirements:

• Lifts, carries, pushes or pulls a variety of tools, equipment and materials.
• Climbs, balances, stoops kneels and crouches to gain access to pipes, wiring and equipment.
• Handles a variety of hand and power tools.
• Near-visual acuity needed to read equipment diagrams and inspect parts.
• Depth perception, field of vision, and color vision needed in fitting and installing parts.
• Exposed to wet and cold conditions. Exposed to noise and vibration from operating machinery

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To apply, please click here.

The Assistant Director has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming, trainings and workshops for a multicultural student population. The position works closely with students to develop and coordinate student-centered events, advises student leaders and registered student organizations, supervises the Cultural Peer Mentor Program.

The Assistant Director assists in the development and implementation of major College events such as New Student Orientation, Peer Leader training, First Gen Guide training, Parents Orientation, Spring Orientation, Welcome Week, Homecoming Weekend, Fall and Spring Leadership Retreats and Commencement. The Assistant Director is responsible for the implementation of inclusivity and diversity workshops offered to students.

The position reports directly to the Intercultural Center Director, and works closely with students, other Student Success and Engagement departments, academic departments, and faculty.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as the Chair for the Intercultural Student Council (ISC)
• Oversee the Intercultural Center Resources, including but limited to: Protest Gear, MMC Rides, and the Intercultural Center Laptop Program.
• Oversee and implement the Social Justice Ambassadors Program.
• Oversee and implement the Peer Diversity Facilitators Program, in conjunction with the Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
• Oversee the successful production of the College’s Cultural Heritage Months, including Black History Month, Latinx Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Pride and APIDA Heritage Months.
• Develops and implement Zone Trainings for the MMC community, aimed at building campus inclusion.
• Create and run an Intercultural Resource Library.
• Oversees the Intercultural Center website, ensuring that information is accurate and updated, and produce news stories for Institutional Advancement.
• Supervises the Cultural Peer Mentors (CPMs) and provides ongoing programming support to the International Student population.
• Collaborate with the leadership team in the Division of Student Success and Engagement to develop a best-in-class international student engagement strategy. Conduct needs assessments and provides recommendations for enhancements and support. Serve as an international student advocate, work with students to understand their concerns and obtain feedback, and implement International Education Week each year.
• Advise and mentor cultural student organizations to develop, assess, and implement events that address the cultural, educational and social needs of a diverse student population.
• Serves as the Intercultural Center Liaison to the MMC Magazine committee.
• Creates, in conjunction with Student Development and Activities and other Core Council groups, a Speaker Series.
• Staffs office and college events as assigned by the Intercultural Center Director.
• Partners with departments or programs that serve underrepresented student populations at the College, such as international students, Academic Access, HEOP, etc.
• Ensures the successful delivery of Senior Yearbooks to graduating seniors each year and serve as co-organizer for the College’s Senior Portraits Days.
• Advises Griffin Yearbook and/or other student organizations as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.
• Supervise student employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Education Requirements:

• Masters degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or other relevant field required

 

Other Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in an academic environment is required
• Late evening and weekend hours may be required
• Skills in student advising, development, and programming
• Strong program development, execution, and management skills is required
• Training and facilitation experience, particularly in the area of diversity, inclusivity, and social justice
• Strong conflict management and resolution skills and experience
• Experience working with diverse student populations is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be a self-starter and able to network effectively with students, staff, and faculty
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and busy office environment
• Must be able to work as a part of a team

 

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  To apply, please click here.

Position Description:

The Coordinator performs a variety of administrative and accommodation support tasks for the Office of Disability Services. This position is responsible for assisting in the allocation of accommodations for eligible students, including aiding in the review and delivery of accommodations and communicating with students, faculty, and staff.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a first point of contact for students seeking information about office services, and act as a liaison with students and families.
• Consistently maintain confidentiality and ADA compliance in interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Correspond with faculty as needed regarding the facilitation of accommodations.
• Manage the hiring process for student note takers, including performing payroll tasks and corresponding with students.
• Proctor, read, and scribe exams for students as needed.
• Provide heavy data entry and assist in the retrieval and organization of data via Colleague and Accommodate platforms.
• Represent Disability Services at campus events as needed and assist with outreach on behalf of and to the disability community at MMC.
• Serve as liaison to the MMC community regarding policies, practices, and services offered; facilitate logistics for student, faculty, and staff workshops.
• Perform additional ad hoc projects and duties as required.

 

Education Requirements:

• B.A. degree required

 

Additional Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in disability services in higher education

• Demonstrated patience when working with college students who have learning, physical, and / or psychological disabilities
• Ability to communicate respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and an expressed commitment to uphold and further Marymount Manhattan College’s Inclusivity Statement
• Cultural competence in matters regarding race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, ideology, religion, national origin, and other areas of diversity
• Experience approaching sensitive situations with discretion and tact
• High attention to detail, demonstrated adaptability, strong organizational skills, and self-motivated problem-solving abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills when corresponding with students, faculty, and staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Working knowledge of Symplicity: Accommodate and ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Kurzweil 3000, Natural Reader, Browsealoud, Sonocent (Glean), OCR & Scanning Technology, Screen Readers (JAWS), Dragon Dictate, LMS, Ally, Livescribe Echo Smartpens, and other types of assistive technology preferred

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Position Description:

The Director of Alumni and Family Engagement provides vital leadership for all aspects of Marymount Manhattan College’s (MMC) alumni and family engagement program. The Director will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to engage alumni and the parents/guardians of current students to transform the culture of engagement at MMC, building, nurturing and strengthening relationships with key members of the MMC community, resulting in life-long engagement with and support of the College. The Director is responsible for increasing the engagement of MMC alumni and parents/guardians and reporting progress through the development of strategic engagement metrics. An effective communicator, the Director will serve as a voice on behalf of the College to our alumni and to the families of current students. The Director will collaborate closely with development and communications colleagues, the Division of Student Success and Engagement, and the President of the College to achieve their shared goals.

 

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage, organize, and expand the MMC alumni program including, but not limited to, alumni chapters, affinity groups, young alumni groups, and reunion committees
• Oversee and manage events that engage MMC alumni and families including, but not limited to, class reunions, Homecoming, an annual benefit, and targeted small/medium social gatherings. Some of these events may be virtual
• In collaboration with the Division of Student Success and Engagement, spearhead the creation of and subsequently manage a council of MMC parents, guardians, and other engaged family members
• Work with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and the Assistant Vice President for Development to develop metrics to track and analyze alumni and parent/guardian engagement and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to determine success
• Collaborate with the Communications team to effectively engage alumni and parents/guardians through various media channels, including, but not limited to, social media, web, the MMC magazine, and direct mail
• Partner with the development team to cultivate prospective donors among alumni and families
• Build relationships with faculty and staff to reach alumni and families currently engaged with particular departments or programs and connect them to the wider institution. Capitalize on department/program specific events already in existence
• Collaborate with Career Services on opening up new internship opportunities through MMC’s CityEdge program
• Improve and expand opportunities for student/alumni mentorship and networking with a special focus on recent first generation alumni
• Prepare current students to become engaged alumni
• Supervise IA staff members as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

 

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, advanced degree preferred

 

Other Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience working in alumni relations in an institution of higher education or secondary school. Experience working with student families is preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience planning and managing events
• Collaborate on annual fund development initiatives
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and experience working with diverse populations
• Excellent communication skills
• Creativity, drive, and a willingness to collaborate
• Annual giving experience is a plus

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To apply, please click here.

Position Description:

Marymount Manhattan College (MMC), on New York’s Upper East Side, seeks a visionary, collaborative, and student-centered leader to become its next Vice President for Student Success and Engagement (VPSSE). The VPSSE is responsible for strategic leadership of a Division that takes a fully coordinated approach to supporting MMC students and their success, from admission through graduation. The VPSSE reports directly to the President, serves on her senior leadership team, and acts as a liaison to the Board of Trustees.

In July 2019, the President merged two administrative Divisions—Enrollment Management and Student Affairs—to form the new Division of Student Success and Engagement with the goal of providing seamless support of the student lifecycle, from attracting prospective students to the College, to transforming and empowering MMC students during their years at the College, to launching their post-graduate endeavors and engagement as alumni. The VPSSE oversees and coordinates a wide range of functional areas, including Admissions, Financial Aid, International Student Services, Residence Life, Career Services, Student Development and Activities, Disability Services, Counseling and Wellness, Student Accounts, and such enrollment-related initiatives as high-touch student success advisement, enrollment marketing and communications, and enrollment modeling, reporting, and analysis. The VPSSE also regularly collaborates with leaders and constituencies across the College to provide a personalized, wraparound education to each MMC student.

The ideal candidate will have the imagination, knowledge, and experience to develop and implement an effective strategy that drives up enrollments of a diverse and qualified applicant pool, enhances the student experience throughout the college years, and promotes student success in all its dimensions, such as academic accomplishment, co-curricular engagement, pre-professional involvement, robust persistence and completion, and strong post-graduate outcomes.

 

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the Division of Student Success and Engagement (SSE) in support of the educational mission of the College.
• Develop, manage, and support the growth of a diverse leadership team dedicated to a holistic and coordinated approach to the student lifecycle.
• Develop strategies for effectively attracting, retaining, educating, and graduating students in collaboration with the College’s senior leadership and other stakeholders. Strategies include tuition pricing, financial aid awarding, brand development and messaging, student success advisement, and persistence and completion initiatives.
• Work closely with academic leadership and faculty to plan for, establish, and facilitate co-curricular offerings that align with the College curriculum. Cultivate excellent relationships with students, faculty, and staff to enhance planning and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a culture of service excellence, communication transparency, collegiality, and accountability.
• Manage data effectively, engage in data-informed strategic decision-making, and prepare, analyze, evaluate, and disseminate reports relating to enrollment, persistence, engagement, completion, and post-graduate outcomes.
• Oversee and manage the operational and personnel budget within the SSE Division. Collaborate with other divisional Vice Presidents on the strategic allocation of resources across the College.
• Represent the SSE Division on College-wide standing and special committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education Requirements:

• Advanced degree

 

Other Requirements:

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in relevant areas of higher education.
• Experience developing and implementing effective strategies and initiatives that support the entire student lifecycle, from admission to graduation.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to radiate integrity, build trust, collaborate effectively, and inspire multiple constituencies to action around a shared vision for student success and engagement.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience using data analytics to set priorities, forecast, measure outcomes, and drive change.
• Up-to-date knowledge of research and practice in relevant fields.
• Adept at using technology. A working knowledge of Colleague and Slate, or other ERP and CRM software, is a plus.

 

Marymount Manhattan College is being assisted by the partners of Hyatt-Fennell. Application materials should be submitted to mmm@Hyatt-Fennell.com. Applications include an in-depth cover letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications and accomplishments in the areas identified above, a detailed résumé, and a list of up to five professional references with titles and contact information. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 

Position Description: 

The Business Operations Assistant will report to the Director of Business Operations and will liaise with the College community. This position provides administrative support for the Department of Business Operations and manages the operations of the College’s store, Griffin Gear as well as backup support for College space rentals and special events.

 

Administrative Duties

• Manage phone line and calendars for the Business Operations department
• Provide administrative support for the Business Operations department on special events and space rentals
• Submit monthly expense reports for the Business Operations department
• Execute and manage any department Requisition Forms and Purchase Orders
• Manage the online bookstore Voucher program through Akademos
• Update the department’s webpages

 

Space Rentals and Special Events

• Serve as backup for Director of Business Operations on space rental coordination and planning
• Serve as co-chair of Special Events Committee
• Assist Director of Business Operations on large event planning (ex: Homecoming, Commencement)
• Manage College room reservation system, Ad Astra

 

Griffin Gear College Store Duties

• Oversee the day-to-day in-person and ecommerce operations for the College Store, Griffin Gear
• Manage Student Worker Associate staff members including training, scheduling, task delegating, and assisting with in-store operations as needed
• Open and manage the store during all large-scale College events, some of which occur on weekends
• Track fiscal year budgets, and meet annual budget goals
• Design and coordinate merchandise orders and reorders
• Monitor inventory and conduct quarterly inventory reports
• Update, optimize, and maintain ecommerce website through Shopify and mmm.edu
• Design and implement store merchandise displays and signage
• Organize and consolidate back stock
• Handle cash, credit, debit, and Dining Dollar purchase transactions though Shopify Point of Sale and TouchNet software
• Count and report cash at the end of every shift
• Fulfill and ship online orders as needed
• Coordinate annual Student Worker interviews and hiring
• Monitor customer service email account and respond to inquiries
• Create digital marketing campaigns on website, social media and email
• Manage social media accounts
• Coordinate seasonal merchandise photo shoots
• Order shipping, office and any other supplies

 

 

Other

• Act as a liaison from Business Operations with the College community
• Other duties as assigned

 

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and special events as needed
• Ability to coordinate, communicate and balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• A proactive, self-starter approach with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven excellent customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Retail/POS software experience is preferred but not required

Application review will begin January 3, 2022.

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To apply, please click here.

Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) is an urban, independent undergraduate liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,100 students. The mission of the College is to educate a socially and economically diverse population by fostering intellectual achievement and personal growth and by providing opportunities for career development.

 

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at Marymount Manhattan College provides supportive services to all incoming pre-first year and continuing students enrolled in the program. Supportive services include academic, career, financial aid, and social services counseling, tutorial services, specialized academic workshops, and a pre-first year summer program.

 

Job Function

Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, the Director of the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity (HEOP) is responsible for providing leadership and financial management to the program in an effort to meet the program’s goals of recruiting, retaining and graduating students of the program. The director will oversee program activities and functions in accordance and compliance with guidelines by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

 

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to HEOP program through policy development and overseeing supportive services provided to students.
• Ensure program remains in compliance with NYSED guidelines and maintain communication with NYSED.
• Oversee program budget and determine expenditures in accordance with NYSED guidelines.
• Maintain student records and submit evaluative data for state and institutional reports.
• Monitor student progress and develop intervention strategies for students not making satisfactory academic progress.
• Work with Academic Advisement and Financial Aid Offices to determine each student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Counsel students on academic, financial, residential and/or social matters.
• Oversee admissions and financial aid packaging process in collaboration with the Office of Admissions and the Financial Aid Office.
• Organize recruitment process and attend regular recruitment visits to local high schools and community-based organizations.
• Work closely with faculty and staff in providing information about the program and developing programming for students.
• Write, prepare and edit grant proposals that are renewable every 5 years.
• Supervise and train administrative, professional, and clerical staff.
• Maintain knowledge and sensitivity towards the academic, social, cultural, wellness, and financial needs of low income and first generation students.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance wit FERPA regulations.
• Work closely with various college departments and offices, including Academic Advisement, Student Success, Admission, Financial Aid, Career Services, Center for Student Services (CSS), Center for Academic Support and Tutoring (CAST), Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) and Student Development and Activities (SDA).
• Represent the institution in a leadership role with the HEOP professional organization at the regional and state level.
• Advise Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer and VP of Academic Affairs on how they might expand HEOP best practices to support students from under-represented groups who do not qualify for the HEOP program.
• Organize program events including Pre-First Year Interview Day, Pre-First Year Advisement Days, 6-week summer program, scholar receptions and student celebrations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends as required.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, preferably in counseling, student personnel administration, education, or related area in higher education.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in higher education, opportunity programs, advising/support services, counseling, or related field.
• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in project, grant or budget management.
• Experience working with economically and academically disadvantaged students, as well as students with learning and physical disabilities.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with a broad range of campus constituencies.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English.
• Ability to develop workshops and other programs.

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct working knowledge of institutional policies and best practices regarding higher education opportunity program(s) or other compliance-based cohort programs in higher education, especially within New York State.
• Outstanding track record of innovative program/workshop development.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of student information systems, preferably experience with Colleague and Slate student systems software, and comfort with new technologies.
• Knowledge of NYC schools and community-based organizations that serve families with students eligible for opportunity programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues related to identity and needs, along with the intersections of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions of other areas of diversity as experienced in an institution of higher education.

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To apply, please click here. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

The Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is a member of the Institutional Advancement team, collaborating on setting strategic priorities, increasing foundation giving and ensuring that funded initiatives are implemented smoothly. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, the Assistant Director is responsible for managing fundraising and grant-related activities, including faculty project, from foundations, and other grant-making entities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES:

• Develop an extensive understanding of the College’s programmatic and fundraising priorities;
• Conduct regular prospect research to identify new foundation and all institutional donors;
• Build collaborative relationships across the College with senior leadership, faculty, and staff to develop a comprehensive approach to the cultivation and solicitation of institutional donors;

• As requested, collaborate with senior leadership, faculty, and staff to shape new initiatives, including the development of budgets for those initiatives;
• Collaborate with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Assistant Vice President for Development on developing proposals for select, high level individual donors;
• Manage philanthropic relationships with vendors and assist on proposals to corporate prospects;
• Provide leadership and project management as needed to administer, support, and implement initiatives effectively, working closely with colleagues in the divisions of Institutional Advancement, Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, and Student Success and Engagement, and;
• Prepare all required reports on institutional grants that are awarded, including progress toward project goals, budget reports, formal requests for alterations in plans or budgets, and other communication about grant funding;
• Work with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Business Office to ensure compliance with funder and College requirements and develop policies that ensure best practices in grants administration;
• Use fundraising database to track moves management within the foundation donor portfolio;
• As requested, prepare written proposals for individual donors;
• As requested, support additional writing projects within the Office, of Institutional Advancement;
• Supervise Institutional Advancement staff members as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience securing foundation support
• Excellent organizational and writing skills;
• Collaborative attitude and excellent character; ability to gain the trust and respect of College leadership, faculty, students, staff, and foundation, corporate, and institutional leaders;
• Proven ability to expand and strengthen partnerships with foundation representatives, ideally of comparable scale and mission;
• Experience with donor database, Raiser’s Edge preferred;

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The Director of Enrollment Marketing (DEM), reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management (AVPEM), will provide leadership for all aspects of the College’s data-oriented initiatives for the purposes of enrollment, including holistic funnel management of prospective students from first inquiry to registration. The DEM will participate in quarterly and annual planning of the College’s broad strategy discussions in order to stay aligned on priorities, and work with the Marketing and Communications Office to ensure compliance across all College marketing and communications channels. They will help develop and execute strategies for achieving the College’s enrollment and revenue goals, cultivating brand awareness, and ensuring high-impact marketing messages.

POSITION DUTIES

Reporting and Analytics:

• Direct and support market research collection, analysis, and interpretation of market data for short- and long-term market forecasts and reports
• Identify and track competitors and evaluate their strategies and positioning and devise counter-strategies

• Prepare regular reports and presentations on marketing metrics including point-in-time analysis for the AVPEM
• Conduct market analysis to identify challenges and opportunities for growth
• Consistently review website traffic on admissions pages to assess campaign effectiveness and user experience with digital properties

 

Communications:

• Oversee processes and technologies that support the prospective student experience through the pre-enrollment cycle using best practices with funnel communications and nurture sequences
• Develop and implement a multi-channel strategy to increase enrollment and brand awareness
• Provide guidance and ideas to organize effective admissions events and tactics

• Collaborate with Institutional Advancement and Communications staff to coordinate marketing tactics to achieve highest visibility for MMC and adherence to the College’s brand

 

CRM/Technology Management:

• Utilize yield management through matriculation to inform best practices

• Identify and plan differentiated and impactful enrollment strategies including materials

• Develop and implement a cohesive digital plan to increase enrollment and brand awareness
• Set current and long-term goals for internal teams including full funnel conversion metrics
• Monitor, audit and improve recruitment campaigns

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in enrollment management and marketing college offerings
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing successful communications campaigns
• Solid knowledge of SEO and web analytics
• The skill to engage diverse audiences, both internal and external, in the College’s mission, vision, programs and goals
• Knowledge of national and international trends and developments in student recruitment, enrollment management, yield and retention
• Experience with CRM (Slate) software and digital marketing tools and techniques
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Strategic mindset, with ability to make difficult decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or relevant field

• Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of market research
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the College’s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills/Team player
• Ability to multi-task and handle a wide variety of job duties and prioritize based on business value

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To apply, please click here.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

The Assistant Director of Counseling and Wellness Center provides psychological assessments and short-term counseling to the college student community. The Assistant Director is a full participant in designing and conducting CWC outreach programs, manages psychological crises and provides consultations, within the guidelines of confidentiality, to parents and other stakeholders within the MMC community. The Assistant Director collaborates with the Director in reviewing and implementing CWC policies and practices.

 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts initial evaluations
• Provides short-term individual counseling to the diverse Marymount Manhattan College student population
• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in electronic medical record system, Titanium
• Provides crisis intervention
• Demonstrates cultural competence in working with students from diverse backgrounds, and has an expressed commitment to uphold and further Marymount Manhattan College’s Inclusivity Statement
• Provides in-service trainings to various departments at the College
• Assists in the development, planning and provision of campus mental health programming and outreach services
• Makes referrals to off-campus agencies and providers, and participates in maintaining lists of referral resources
• Provides consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding general and specific mental health needs of students
• Attends staff and professional development meetings, and reviews and implements policies and practices
• Participates in various College committees, events and activities
• Assists CWC Director in various administrative and clinical roles; acts in a leadership capacity in the absence of the Director
• Assists the CWC Director in the administration of the externship program, including conducting individual and group supervision and planning and implementing didactic seminars
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of CWC

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology is required, and New York State professional licensure is preferred. Candidates should have experience providing individual psychotherapy or counseling; clinical supervision; outreach programming; mental health consultation; and crisis intervention. Counseling experience in a college setting is highly desired, and it is essential that candidates be able to provide mental health services to diverse populations, notably BIPOC students, LGBTQ+ students, international students, first generation and non-traditional students.

 

Candidates should display strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, accessibility to students and staff, sensitivity to and knowledge of multicultural issues, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

 

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Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Academic Advisement, the Academic Advisor will be responsible for advising new and continuing students on all academic policies, guidelines and requirements pertaining to the fulfillment of their degree programs. In addition, he/she will be expected to conduct transcript evaluations and work closely with transfers and international students. Also, as a member of the Advisement team, the Academic Advisor will also be required to work collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Registrar, the Assistant Dean of Student Success, and other college administrators and staff members.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise and assist new and continuing students with course selection and registration, as well as advise them on all degree requirements, academic policies and procedures.
• Provide advisement support and training for faculty advisors, as needed or requested.
• Work collaboratively with various offices, including the Registrar, Admission, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, CAST, HEOP and Student Affairs, to further the objectives of academic advisement.
• Work collaboratively with the AVP/Dean of the Center for Academic Excellence to promote and implement the goals of the Center.
• Produce and disseminate appropriate advisement literature related academic planning, curriculum requirements and other academic policies and procedures.
• Perform periodic degree audits for individual students to assess and evaluate their current progress toward the satisfaction of their degree requirements.
• Prepare customized reports for the Dean, the Assistant Dean, faculty advisors, divisional chairs and other academic administrators, as needed or requested.
• Conduct exit interviews with students seeking to withdraw permanently from the college.
• Manage the readmission process for prospective degree students, and advise them accordingly, upon the approval of their application and re-entry to the college.
• Advise and manage a cohort of non-degree students, especially those who intend to become degree students, and guide them through the process of changing their status.
• Work closely with the Director of our Study Abroad Program to advise, guide and support students who plan to study abroad, both before and during their time away from the college.
• Work closely with the Assistant Dean and the AVP/Dean of the Center for Academic Excellence, and other administrators, to support student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Conduct periodic analysis of advisement-related data with the view of continuously improving our advisement delivery system.
• Perform all other functions as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Academic Advisement.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education or related fields (preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience in the area of academic advisement
• Some teaching or presentation experience preferred

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated experience in Word and Excel
• Superb oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with member of the Advisement team, as well as with faculty, administrators and other staff members
• Ability to make balanced judgments and decisions
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse social and economic backgrounds

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

The Advisement Services Coordinator reports to the Associate Director for Academic Advisement and supports all activities of the Office of Advisement, including receiving and processing forms, collecting and maintaining data and records, coordinating communications (including monitoring the Academic Advisement voicemail and email inbox), performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties, and completing special projects as assigned. They also work collaboratively with the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Student Success, the Academic Affairs Office, the Office of Admission, academic divisions and departments, and other offices and departments across the College.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with maintaining student advisement records and files;
• Assist with collecting and maintaining advisement-related data;
• Assist with receiving and processing advisement-related forms;
• Assist with maintaining information about advisement-related processes and academic policies;
• Assist with maintaining the advisement pages of the MMC website;
• Assist with assigning and supporting Faculty Advisors;
• Assist with the Academic Alert process;
• Assist with preparing for special events, including Welcome Week and New Student Orientation and Advisement and Registration periods;
• Support advisement-related work with the College’s prison programs;
• Perform other related duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Experience:

At least two years of experience as an administrative assistant in a higher education environment, preferably with direct or indirect experience working in advisement or related area of student support. Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge:

A good understanding of standard college policies and practices, curriculum, and degree requirements.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Requirements:

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, administrators, and students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and perform well in stressful conditions.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To apply, please click here.