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
E-mail: humanresources@mville.edu
November 9, 2018
Resident Director
Residence Life at Manhattanville College is seeking a Resident Director. This is a 12 month, live-in position. As staff members who facilitate student and staff development, policy enforcement, and crisis management; Resident Directors fulfill an integral role within our department, as they shape the residential student experience on campus. All Resident Directors are supervised by the Assistant Director.
Responsibilities:
Supervision
- Supervise 8-12 undergraduate Resident Assistants
- 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 Assistants by facilitating regular one-on-one meetings and staff meetings
- Provide on-going feedback to Resident Assistants 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 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
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.
- 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
- Multi-task 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. In your letter of interest, we encourage you to address any experience you have working with residential curriculum, living learning and/or themed communities.
For consideration, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@mville.edu.
November 1, 2018
Head of Patron Services
The Library at Manhattanville College is seeking a Head of Patron Services. Manhattanville College is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college with a nationally and internationally diverse student body of approximately 1,700 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate students, located 28 miles north of New York City on 100 acres. Building on its heritage of social justice and social activism, the College prepares students through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethical and socially-responsible leadership in a global community. We achieve this through integrated learning that combines classroom rigor with experiential opportunities, leadership with service, intimate attention with global reach, progressive change with enduring values, social commitment with ethical responsibility, and diversity with community.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise Circulation, Reserves, and affiliated access services at the Library Service Desk, and at satellite locations as needed, including a student-staffed overnight monitor service. Staff includes 1 FTE librarian and 5 FTE student workers.
- Plan, manage, and deliver Reference services in-person and remotely, by telephone, text, chat, and other technological means.
- Alternating with the Head, Collections and Technical Services, serve as the Deputy. Library Director in the Director’s absence. Represent the Director on Committees and in meetings upon request.
- Create, monitor and improve library staff training on using information resources and assisting patrons.
- Configure and maintain software related to Patron Services functions.
- Schedule varies with operational needs; some evenings and weekends required.
- Teach one LIS course per semester, and instructional workshops as needed
- Take general responsibility for the library opening and closing as scheduled, including communicating schedules to all stakeholders and constituencies. Includes staffing the Library Service Desk and arranging for coverage as needed.
- Provide reference desk services, individual consultations and research support for faculty, students, members of the campus community and members of the public.
- Oversee Reception and Events services including wayfinding in the library building, signage, room reservations, and setup/breakdown for events
- Train librarians, staff and student workers in reference and circulation services, evaluate performance of all working at the Library Service Desk.
- Work closely with the Head of Instruction to assess student-learning needs and create library support strategies.
- Establish best practices for customer service at the Library Service Desk.
- Lead meetings of professional librarians, formulating recommendations and following through on service improvements.
- Configure and maintain software supporting circulation and reference functions
- Gather and report statistics on patron services activities.
- Continuously improve the quality of patron services.
- Specify, recommend, configure, and use appropriate technologies to keep pace with user needs and expectations
- Make recommendations for improving reference collections.in all formats
- Liaise with faculty to market library collections and services.
- Liaise with Collections and Technology personnel to coordinate library services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree.
- Proven commitment to providing superior customer service.
- 3 years of progressively responsible library experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
- Knowledge of trends in reference, library instruction and circulation services.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
- Experience with current and emerging library technologies, including cloud based applications, library services platforms, web content authoring, and library databases.
- Ability to provide leadership in a busy, changing environment.
- Interpersonal skills that allow for active and collegial interaction with peers and a diverse population of library users.
- Demonstrated commitment to libraries, academic institutions, and community service; record of professional involvement and accomplishment.
- Experience with the Innovative Sierra library services platform and Springshare LibGuides content management system.
- Successful classroom teaching experience.
- Second master’s degree.
For consideration, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@mville.edu.
October 24, 2018
School of Education Graduate Assistantship
The School of Education Admissions Office is seeking a Graduate Assistant. This is a part-time, twenty-hour a week position. The function of this position is to assist with all aspects of the admissions process for prospective School of Education (SOE) graduate students. The responsibilities are to:
- Welcome all guests to the SOE Graduate Admissions office
- Serve as the initial point of contact for the office
- Manage main phone line and general email inbox for the office
- Respond to initial phone, email, and in-person inquiries
- Direct inquiries to appropriate admissions staff or other departments
- Provide general support for the office, including, but not limited to:
- Mail distribution
- Data entry
- Work within customer relationship manager system (CRM)
- Scan credentials
- Enter data accurately
- Prepare marketing and mailing materials
- Draft correspondence involving time sensitive and confidential information
- Maintain office supply inventory
- Manage marketing supplies inventory
- Manage files, archives, and electronic records of applications and supporting materials for prospective and new students
- Prepare materials for admission related mailings to inquiries, applicants, and new students
- Prepare travel materials for admission counselors
- Assist with recruiting or training events
- Work closely with the Graduate Advising, Financial Aid, and Registrar offices
- Assist with special projects, as requested
Required:
- Enrolled in a School of Education graduate program
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and clerical skills
- Ability to work well independently or on a team
- Comfort taking initiative
- Willingness to work occasional weeknight events
Preferred:
- Proficiency with Word
- Some knowledge of Sales Force Target X, or other CRM
For consideration, send cover letter and resume tohumanresources@mville.edu.
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
E-mail: humanresources@mville.edu
November 9, 2018
Resident Director
Residence Life at Manhattanville College is seeking a Resident Director. This is a 12 month, live-in position. As staff members who facilitate student and staff development, policy enforcement, and crisis management; Resident Directors fulfill an integral role within our department, as they shape the residential student experience on campus. All Resident Directors are supervised by the Assistant Director.
Responsibilities:
Supervision
- Supervise 8-12 undergraduate Resident Assistants
- 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 Assistants by facilitating regular one-on-one meetings and staff meetings
- Provide on-going feedback to Resident Assistants 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 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
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.
- 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
- Multi-task 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. In your letter of interest, we encourage you to address any experience you have working with residential curriculum, living learning and/or themed communities.
For consideration, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@mville.edu.
November 1, 2018
Head of Patron Services
The Library at Manhattanville College is seeking a Head of Patron Services. Manhattanville College is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college with a nationally and internationally diverse student body of approximately 1,700 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate students, located 28 miles north of New York City on 100 acres. Building on its heritage of social justice and social activism, the College prepares students through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethical and socially-responsible leadership in a global community. We achieve this through integrated learning that combines classroom rigor with experiential opportunities, leadership with service, intimate attention with global reach, progressive change with enduring values, social commitment with ethical responsibility, and diversity with community.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise Circulation, Reserves, and affiliated access services at the Library Service Desk, and at satellite locations as needed, including a student-staffed overnight monitor service. Staff includes 1 FTE librarian and 5 FTE student workers.
- Plan, manage, and deliver Reference services in-person and remotely, by telephone, text, chat, and other technological means.
- Alternating with the Head, Collections and Technical Services, serve as the Deputy. Library Director in the Director’s absence. Represent the Director on Committees and in meetings upon request.
- Create, monitor and improve library staff training on using information resources and assisting patrons.
- Configure and maintain software related to Patron Services functions.
- Schedule varies with operational needs; some evenings and weekends required.
- Teach one LIS course per semester, and instructional workshops as needed
- Take general responsibility for the library opening and closing as scheduled, including communicating schedules to all stakeholders and constituencies. Includes staffing the Library Service Desk and arranging for coverage as needed.
- Provide reference desk services, individual consultations and research support for faculty, students, members of the campus community and members of the public.
- Oversee Reception and Events services including wayfinding in the library building, signage, room reservations, and setup/breakdown for events
- Train librarians, staff and student workers in reference and circulation services, evaluate performance of all working at the Library Service Desk.
- Work closely with the Head of Instruction to assess student-learning needs and create library support strategies.
- Establish best practices for customer service at the Library Service Desk.
- Lead meetings of professional librarians, formulating recommendations and following through on service improvements.
- Configure and maintain software supporting circulation and reference functions
- Gather and report statistics on patron services activities.
- Continuously improve the quality of patron services.
- Specify, recommend, configure, and use appropriate technologies to keep pace with user needs and expectations
- Make recommendations for improving reference collections.in all formats
- Liaise with faculty to market library collections and services.
- Liaise with Collections and Technology personnel to coordinate library services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree.
- Proven commitment to providing superior customer service.
- 3 years of progressively responsible library experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
- Knowledge of trends in reference, library instruction and circulation services.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
- Experience with current and emerging library technologies, including cloud based applications, library services platforms, web content authoring, and library databases.
- Ability to provide leadership in a busy, changing environment.
- Interpersonal skills that allow for active and collegial interaction with peers and a diverse population of library users.
- Demonstrated commitment to libraries, academic institutions, and community service; record of professional involvement and accomplishment.
- Experience with the Innovative Sierra library services platform and Springshare LibGuides content management system.
- Successful classroom teaching experience.
- Second master’s degree.
For consideration, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@mville.edu.
October 24, 2018
School of Education Graduate Assistantship
The School of Education Admissions Office is seeking a Graduate Assistant. This is a part-time, twenty-hour a week position. The function of this position is to assist with all aspects of the admissions process for prospective School of Education (SOE) graduate students. The responsibilities are to:
- Welcome all guests to the SOE Graduate Admissions office
- Serve as the initial point of contact for the office
- Manage main phone line and general email inbox for the office
- Respond to initial phone, email, and in-person inquiries
- Direct inquiries to appropriate admissions staff or other departments
- Provide general support for the office, including, but not limited to:
- Mail distribution
- Data entry
- Work within customer relationship manager system (CRM)
- Scan credentials
- Enter data accurately
- Prepare marketing and mailing materials
- Draft correspondence involving time sensitive and confidential information
- Maintain office supply inventory
- Manage marketing supplies inventory
- Manage files, archives, and electronic records of applications and supporting materials for prospective and new students
- Prepare materials for admission related mailings to inquiries, applicants, and new students
- Prepare travel materials for admission counselors
- Assist with recruiting or training events
- Work closely with the Graduate Advising, Financial Aid, and Registrar offices
- Assist with special projects, as requested
Required:
- Enrolled in a School of Education graduate program
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and clerical skills
- Ability to work well independently or on a team
- Comfort taking initiative
- Willingness to work occasional weeknight events
Preferred:
- Proficiency with Word
- Some knowledge of Sales Force Target X, or other CRM
For consideration, send cover letter and resume tohumanresources@mville.edu.