Thank you for your interest in our open staff positions. Manhattanville College is an equal opportunity employer. Please direct all applications and inquiries to:
Human Resources
Telephone: 914.323.5270
FAX: 914.323.5322
email: humanresources@mville.edu
November 18, 2019
Graduate Assistant Residence Director (ARD)
The Graduate Assistant Residence Director (ARD) at Manhattanville College is a 10 month, live-in position. As staff members who facilitate student and staff development, policy enforcement, and crisis management; ARDs fulfill an integral role within our department, as they shape the residential student experience on campus. ARDs manage the daily operations of a residential community with one of our Residence Directors (RD) and is supervised by that individual.
Job Description
Community and Student Development
In partnership with the RD, provide leadership for community development within your building, by motivating staff to foster a sense of belonging
Coordinate programming activities within the community by inspiring creative programming ideas for RAs, as well as tracking program proposals and evaluations
Organize one large program (e.g.: Welcome Back) for assigned community per semester
Be an active and engaged member of your community
Work collaboratively with facilities and security personnel to create a safe environment that is conducive for learning
Create opportunities for growth by being a role model, confronting student behavior, enforcing community standards, and providing leadership opportunities within the community
Support traditionally underrepresented students by being aware of the needs of various student populations and creating an inclusive community which celebrates difference
Student Conduct and Crisis Management
Responsible for interpreting and upholding the university’s rules and regulations in a developmental manner
Serve in an on-call rotation for a population of 950 residential students
Respond to crisis situations, such as medical or facilities related emergencies, behavioral concerns, and mental health situations
Serve as a resource and referral agent for students’ academic, identity, and social needs
Regularly consult with members of the professional staff about at-risk students and RAs
As a member of the essential staff team, residential life staff are to remain on campus during emergency situations in order to respond to student needs
Leadership Selection and Development of Student Staff
- Assist with the recruitment and selection of undergraduate staff
- Plan and facilitate training sessions, staff development activities, and on-going professional development for Resident Advisors
- Develop meaningful working relationships with Resident Advisors by facilitating regular one-on-one meetings and leading staff meetings when necessary
- Provide on-going feedback to Resident Advisors and contribute to the performance evaluation process
Administrative and Departmental Responsibilities
Assist with all opening and closings of the residence halls; including the beginning and end of each semester and vacation periods
Lead or participate in departmental functions, projects, or committees; including but not limited to community development initiatives, operations management, staff selection and training, assessment initiatives, hosing selection, and conference services
Oversee various administrative tasks related to your assigned community, such as duty schedules, guest registration process, and social media
Maintain 10 weekly office-hours, in addition to committee meetings and staff meetings
Represent RLCS at open house, orientation, and other campus admission events as needed
Professional Development
Actively participate in professional development activities by creating an annual professional development plan with the assistance of supervisor
Participate in staff training and development opportunities offered by the department and the Division of Student Affairs
Be involved in regional and national professional organizations and, when possible, attend local, regional, and national conferences
Qualifications
Applicants must be enrolled as a graduate student in a degree granting program at Manhattanville College or other accredited institution, have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be in good judicial standing with their institution.
Familiarity with residence hall systems and/or other education administration or management experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse student population, as well as have demonstrated experience related to program development, student development and working with groups.
This is a part-time position, which requires 15 office hours per week in addition to evening and weekend work, plus on-call responsibilities. Employment agreement begins in early August and runs through the end of May. Employment is subject to review and renewal on an annual basis. A limited number of summer positions are available for additional compensation. While in the position, ARDs may have no more than 15 hours total of external commitments including but not limited to outside employment, organization involvement, athletic team participation, internships, external internships, etc.
Competency Levels/Physical Demands/Other Requirements
- This position requires persons to:
- Climb stairs and walk/stand for extended periods of time
- Maneuver objects of substantial weight
- Respond promptly during late night hours and remain alert
- Multi-task in a fast pace environment
- Make complex decisions based on knowledge of departmental and College policies and procedures
- Work independently
Compensation
- Each ARD will receive the following compensation:
- $3000 stipend per semester
- A single occupancy room in graduate housing or a single room in a two-bedroom apartment
- One room-waiver per semester (est: $5737.00)
- Meal plan each semester of 19 meals a week + $100 pub cash (est. $2,920)
- One campus parking registration waiver (est.: $200.00)
- Per semester laundry fee waiver (est.: $60.00)
Application Process & Deadline
For consideration, send a resume, a list of three professional references, and a letter of interest to the search committee at humanresources@mville.edu Applications will be reviewed daily until all vacant positions are filled. Must be available for to start on January 6, 2020.
Feel free to contact Shari Crandall, the Director of Residence Life & Conference Services via phone at (914) 323-5217 or email at shari.crandall@mville.edu should you have questions about the position or the process.
October 29, 2019
Director of Mary T. Clark Center for Religion & Social Justice / Chair of Campus Ministry
Mary T. Clark Center for Religion & Social Justice and Eleanor Kearns Simon Chair of Campus Ministry at Manhattanville College is seeking a Director/Chair of Campus Ministry. This position reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs and shares responsibility for the leadership and direction of the Mary T. Clark Center and campus ministries. In keeping with the college’s mission to educate ethically and morally responsible leaders for the global community, the Center serves as the coordinator, catalyst, and incubator for the College’s community outreach, cultural, leadership, and spiritual initiatives across the campus and beyond.
Director plays an integral role in developing an inclusive and welcoming campus atmosphere through partnering with administration, staff, faculty and students to promote student engagement in four core areas: social justice, community service; student activism and advocacy; religion & spirituality. position also serves as the catholic chaplain for the college.
Job Description
Leadership and Supervision
- Prepare and implement strategic goals, long-range planning, and ongoing assessment to ensure the quality of Clark Center’s programs and outreach
- Hire train and supervise administrative and professional staff
- Promote, and administer the Clark scholarship program including reviewing and awarding scholarships, establishing and maintaining scholarship criteria, program assessment
- Serve as an advisor in thinking strategically about social justice issues
- Identify fundraising, grant writing, and other resource development initiatives
- Represent the Clark Center at public events and other responsibility as requested.
- Recommend and establish changes to policies, practices, and procedures that are not consistent with the college’s mission for social justice and service
Administration
- Provide administrative oversight of all day-to-day operations for the Center
- Manage operational budget to ensure effective use of resources
- Prepare reports and evaluations as requested
- Develop policies and procedures for all aspects of operations
- Collect data to document and assess the impact of the Center on retention
- Track, approve, and report volunteer hours for Clark Scholars
- Coordinate volunteer opportunities related to new student experiences (i.e. student move in crew, Day of Service, etc.) Develop materials to promote the Clark Center (i.e. brochures and newsletters)
- Serve on committees as requested
Campus Ministries
- Hire, train, and supervise the Cark Center staff which include campus chaplains, a coordinator for community service programs
- Work collaboratively with the campus chaplains in ensuring reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious, spiritual, and secular needs of students
- Provides oversight for religious and spiritual programming on campus
- Lead and facilitates dialogue across various traditions and coordinate major religious events on campus.
- Ensure that Sunday masses are delivered and that homilies are relevant to college students and that challenge and encourage the community to participate deeply in a life of faith and service.
- Provide pastoral counseling and/or spiritual direction as requested
- Respond to expressed needs for scripture study, small faith communities, or benediction.
- Preside at College functions such as convocation, memorial services, commencement, etc.
Collaboration and Community Outreach
- Create and sustain community-campus partnerships that enhance student learning
- Develop and maintain a network of local and national organizations that can collaborate with the Center and support its mission
- Develop and coordinate special programs featuring local alums, educators, community leaders, business representatives, and government officials
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community to integrate service, social justice, spiritual live, and social action into curricular and co-curricular experiences
- Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of leadership, diversity, and civic engagement initiatives across the college
- Provide training faculty, staff and students
- Represent the college through active engagement and leadership with regional and national networks
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
The selected candidate must possess a commitment to effectively serving a diverse student population, a strong desire to work collaboratively, and an understanding of social justice.
This position requires availability in cases of emergency or as part of the college’s crisis response team. For consideration, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@mville.edu.
October 18, 2019
Graduate Assistant for the School of Professional Studies
The School of Professional Studies at Manhattanville College is seeking a Graduate Assistant. The Graduate Assistantship are available to fully matriculated graduate students who possess demonstrated skills that will benefit the School of Professional Studies.
Due to the limited number of assistantships, the program is competitive. Positions will be reviewed each semester and changed as necessary based upon institutional needs and priorities. Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their application, schedule and the needs of the department. Needs may change by semester or session.
Benefits
During the period of the assistantship, the cost of tuition for six (6) credits will be earned in exchange for 200 hours of work during the agreed upon semester. Please note most work will be during working business hours. The hours must be completed prior to receiving reimbursement for six (6) credits. The monies earned as a result of the assistantship may be taxable and students will receive tax form at the end of the calendar year for tax reporting purposes. Students will continue to be responsible for fees and textbook costs during their assistantships.
Position Summary
Responsible for assisting with all aspects of administrative, marketing, admissions and recruitment processes including but not limited to the following functions:
- Maintains familiarity with admissions, registration, and academic program requirements and procedures.
- Maintains, edits, and updates content on the School of Professional Studies website pages.
- Assists with the maintenance of the inquiry and application database, including inputting of data through the stages of admissions up through and including inquiry, application, acceptance, confirmation.
- Assists with the SPS academic, administrative, newsletter, social media sites and events calendars.
- Assists with the follow up of prospective students and helps to guide them through the admissions and registration process.
- Assists the program directors with evaluations, status reporting, and communications as needed.
- Assists to maintain and update materials and credentials for admission and coordinate the distribution of targeted materials and literature, prospective students, in-person and digitally.
- Assist with creating, editing and updating marketing materials and communication pieces (print and digital) and proactively manage the currency and dynamics of the SPS social media sites.
- Assist with the marketing and execution of all open houses and other SPS events as well as attend them. Most events are in the evenings with occasional weekends.
- Provide support and assistance to the School of Professional Studies staff as needed.
Required Skills:
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Excellent Customer Service
- Attention to detail
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with: Wordpress, Drupal, Salesforce and social media platforms.
For consideration send cover letter and resume to humanresources@mville.edu.
October 2, 2019
Registered Nurse
Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) at Manhattanville College seeks a FT Registered Nurse to practice ten months per year, 35 hrs/wk (M-F, 9a-5p), in a college-based outpatient setting. This position is located in Health Services within Student Health and Counseling Services and reports to the Assistant Director of Student Health and Counseling and Associate Dean of Student Health and Counseling.
Qualification Requirements:
BSN with active and clear licensing in NYS
Graduate degree from accredited program
Minimum of 2 yrs experience as a Registered Nurse
Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Able to use AED
Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is appreciated.
Specific Clinical and Administrative Functions:
- Assess the health needs of students, provide immediate and follow-up care as needed
- Knowledge of NYS immunization requirements
- Knowledge, understanding and compliance with HIPAA/FERPA
- Maintain ethical standards and code of conduct
- Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of medical history, physical examinations
- Documentation: progress notes, intake/discharge summaries, documentation of important findings/diagnoses/assessments, psychosocial history
- Complete necessary paperwork and reports, filing, and organizing reports accurately and in a timely manner
- Monitor, record and report assessment findings (symptoms and changes in health status) and interventions
- Communicate findings in your assessment to students and designated providers (HIPAA/FERPA compliance)
- Participate in the collection and recording of student health documents that qualify with NYS as immunization and assessment compliant
- Assist with answering phones, scheduling, and triaging
- Perform additional office support duties as assigned
- Coordinate with the Student Health and Counseling team and other staff/faculty as necessary and appropriate.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with students, college staff/faculty, and referral sources in the community.
- Maintain a positive, compassionate bedside manner
- Perform point of care tests including: blood samples, fingersticks, Urine Hcg, EKG’s,etc.
- Attend and participate in meetings, student education sessions, special events, orientations, etc. as needed (evenings and weekends may be included)
- Provide teaching in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, maintenance, and management of acute/chronic diseases and participate in regular health events to contribute to the wellbeing of the student body
- Important Considerations:
- Physical Demands – ability to perform tasks involving standing, walking, lifting, climbing stairs, moderate physical effort, lifting and maneuvering patients, occasionally must reach above head and carry medium weight equipment
- Work Environment/Hazards – exposure to communicable diseases, blood and blood products, illness, sharp instruments and needles, and electricity when in clinical areas.
- Health Services is closed when school is closed
Specific Skills:
- Excellent clinical skills
- Strong oral and written skills
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse group of students and colleagues
- Understand and appreciate the intellectual, emotional, social and psychological development of a diverse community of students
- Maintain a holistic perspective about health and wellness
- Health program development and implementation
- Intermediate level of proficiency with PC/Computer skills
- Strong level of comfort with using different types of technology on a daily basis
- Competent in computer skills: typing, EHR experience, iPad, iPhone Apps
Attendance:
- Report for regular office hours and when necessary, work beyond business hours to meet program or staffing needs, as needed.
Salary:
The salary is $51,000 and benefits eligible
For consideration, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@mville.edu.
October 2, 2019
Residence Director
The Residence Director at Manhattanville College is a 12 month, live-in position. As staff members who facilitate student and staff development, policy enforcement, and crisis management; Residence Directors fulfill an integral role within our department, as they shape the residential student experience on campus. All Residence Directors are supervised by the Assistant Director.
Job Description
Supervision
- Supervise 8-12 undergraduate Resident Advisors
- Assist with the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of undergraduate staff
- Plan and facilitate training sessions, staff development activities, and on-going professional development for Resident Assistants
- Develop meaningful working relationships with Resident Advisors by facilitating regular one-on-one meetings and staff meetings
- Provide on-going feedback to Resident Advisors and complete performance evaluations
Community and Student Leadership Development
- Be an active and engaged member of your community
- Provide leadership for community development within your building, by motivating staff to foster a sense of belonging
- Create opportunities for growth by being a role model, confronting student behavior, enforcing community standards, and providing leadership opportunities within the community
- Serve as a resource and referral agent for students’ academic, identity, and social needs
- Support traditionally underrepresented students by being aware of the needs of various student populations and creating an inclusive community which celebrates difference
- Work collaboratively with facilities and security personnel to create a safe environment that is conducive for learning
- Advise student groups; including the recruitment and training of members as well as the promotion of activities and involvement in campus life
Student Conduct and Crisis Management
- Serve as a conduct hearing officer
- Responsible for interpreting and upholding the university’s rules and regulations in a developmental manne
- Serve in an on-call rotation for a population of 950 residential student
- Respond to crisis situations, such as medical or facilities related emergencies, behavioral concerns, and mental health situations
Administrative and Departmental Responsibilities
- Assist with all opening and closings of the residence halls; including the beginning and end of each semester and vacation periods.
- Oversee administrative tasks related to inventory, damage billing, maintenance, keys, fire safety, and health and safety inspections, and security of the building
- Oversee building and committee budgets as allocated by the Director of Residence Life & Conference Services
- Collaborate with Physical Plant to track and respond to facilities related concerns within the community
- Lead or participate in departmental functions, projects, or committees; including but not limited to community development initiatives, operations management, staff selection and training, assessment initiatives, hosing selection, and conference services.
Professional Development
- Actively participate in professional development activities by creating an annual professional development plan with the assistance of supervisor
- Represent the department on university-wide committees
- Participate in staff training and development opportunities offered by the department and the Division of Student Affairs
- Be an engaged member of the profession by being aware of current trends in Student Affairs and Higher Education
- Be involved in regional and national professional organizations and, when possible, attend local, regional, and national conferences
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree required, with residential life experience strongly preferred. This is an entry-level position where strong candidates will demonstrate experience in student and community development; supervision and staff training; advising student groups; creation and implementation of management systems; crisis response; and previous work with diverse populations.
- The RD must be a team player and be willing to work with students, faculty and staff. The RD must possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. The RD must have a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and success in creating inclusive communities, as well as experience with and knowledge of student leadership development. The RD must have good planning, administrative, organizational, supervisory, budget-management skills. The RD must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- This is a 52-week live-in position, which requires evening and weekend work, plus on-call responsibilities. The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive students in university vans.
Competency Levels/Physical Demands/Other Requirements
- This position requires persons to:
- Climb stairs and walk/stand for extended periods of time
- Maneuver objects of substantial weight
- Respond promptly to late night hours and remain alert in a fast pace environment.
- Make complex decisions based on knowledge of departmental and College policies and procedures
- Work independently
Compensation
Competitive salary with standard College benefits, including fully-furnished apartment, tuition waiver and a generous vacation package.
Application Deadline
This is an immediate opening. Thus, resumes will be reviewed daily until all vacant positions are filled. For consideration, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@mville.edu. In your letter of interest, we encourage you to address any experience you have working with residential curriculum, living learning and/or themed communities.