Administrative Staff Positions

Manhattanville College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving who brings energy, creativity, and experience to lead and grow a multi-channel annual campaign. This professional will join the College’s Advancement Team at a critical juncture of Manhattanville’s growth as the institution welcomes its 15^th President, Dr. Frank Sánchez and enters its second year of a new 5-year Strategic Plan.

Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA), the Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the management of a comprehensive annual giving program. In partnership with the VPIA, the Director provides strategic direction for solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, social media, personal visitation, and volunteer engagement, all focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support. The Director will also collaborate with other members of the Advancement team to engage alumni in meaningful ways to advance the goals of the College, including personal solicitations.

Institutional Advancement Program:

Manhattanville College’s Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) designs and executes robust, multi-channel fundraising. This includes events, email, direct mail, social media campaigns as well as major donor solicitation and stewardship, planned giving, and grant seeking. Team members collaborate with partners across the College and outside Manhattanville.

The OIA team currently consists of 5 members and is led by Sarah Kelly, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Teamwork is valued and there is an open, collaborative environment where team members engage with one another, are supported, and recognized for their contributions and impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recommend annual giving goals based on historical performance and alumni pool opportunity and build strategic and tactical plans for achieving these goals.
• Develop cases for support that effectively articulate the need for and use of gifts.
• Work with the communications team to maintain consistent College messaging and branding and implement effective multichannel communication strategies that reinforce giving to the annual fund.
• Create a solicitation plan for various constituent segments including, but not limited to, athletics, recent graduates, student families, alumni, reunion gifts, long-term donors, and those identified as having potential for the greatest growth.
• Oversee all annual giving programs, including Valiant Challenge ( an annual campaign for Manhattanville’s athletics teams), Giving Tuesday, and Mville Gives (Manhattanville’s annual one day campaign).
• Develop, execute, and manage a donor stewardship program that recognizes various levels and specific types of annual giving.
• Work closely with Advancement Services to ensure the accuracy of annual giving data entry, gift processing, and provide comprehensive reporting and analysis for all annual giving programs.
• Create and produce all annual fund mail solicitation pieces and supporting materials.
• Work with the Alumni Office to create an experience that increases understanding of why giving is important and transitions prospects from students to engaged, loyal alumni.
• Steward the Leadership Circle, developing special communications, invitations, and receptions that encourage increased giving.
• Manage a prospect pool with annual goals for personal contact and giving outcomes.
• Personally solicit annual gifts of $5,000 to $25,000.

Experience and Qualities Sought:

• 3-5 years of prior fundraising experience, with experience in higher education preferred but not required.
• A high degree of integrity and commitment to ethical fundraising standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience creating and executing a comprehensive annual giving program.
• Ability to work effectively with a cross section of stakeholders within and outside Manhattanville.
• Strategic thinking that is rooted in finding positive responses to challenges.
• Superior verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• A commitment to the College’s goals of developing a community where diversity is embraced, inclusiveness is practiced, and equity is intentionally sought.

Salary:

Depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, the annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000.

Benefits:

Manhattanville College also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits 

Hybrid Position:

Manhattanville College has a remote work program that provides two days of remote work per week. This position is eligible for remote work.

Apply:

Please put “Director of Annual Giving” in the Subject Line. All applications must include: (1) a resume; (2) a cover letter describing how you can contribute to the Manhattanville community; and (3) salary requirements. Cover letter should be addressed to:

Sarah E. Kelly

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Manhattanville College

2900 Purchase Street

Purchase, NY 10577

No inquiries, please. Additional materials and information may be requested during the search and interview process.

Manhattanville College is committed to equality of educational opportunity, and is an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate against current or prospective students and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are unable to complete this application process due to a disability, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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The Director, reporting to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, will manage the entire HR function as well as create policies and procedures for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.  The position supervises a full-time staff of two, providing strategic, proactive, and innovative leadership of the College human resources area, including employee and labor relations, personnel administration, wage and salary administration, benefits administration, recruitment and onboarding, training and professional development for all College employees.  The Director must be a trusted collaborative colleague who can work with key College leaders, and advise on human resources and employment issues, management practices, sensitive employee issues, and risk management.

Reports to: 

Vice President of Compliance and General Counsel

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage the Human Resources professional staff and student staff;
• Evaluate and assess the current human resources functions and structure at the College and develop a plan for improvement and modernization;
• Conduct and oversee all functions of Manhattanville Human Resources consistent with the College’s goals of equity, inclusion, and diversity;
• Review, develop, and update policies and procedures related to human resources, including, but not limited to, the Employee/Faculty Handbooks, hiring procedures, employee evaluation processes, and compliance mandates;
• Develop and oversee new employee orientation and onboarding program;
• Maintain and enhance employee training for both compliance purposes and employee professional development;
• Coordinate employee relations and recognition programs;
• Comply and remain current with relevant federal, state, and local legal requirements;
• Oversee the compensation, retirement, and benefits strategy in consultation with College leadership and representatives of the College Community;
• Coordinate with outside search firms as needed and directed by the President’s Office or General Counsel;
• Direct and evaluate the College’s recruitment efforts and strategy;
• Oversee labor relations, including employee contract negotiations, collective bargaining, arbitration, and administrative filings and hearings;
• Coordinate and assist the Provost’s office with faculty searches;
• Administer Human Resources departmental budget;
• Monitor and report on salary, wage and benefits data, including information related to market conditions, higher education benchmarks, and equity data;
• Assess campus climate and satisfaction of College employees at regular intervals, and share this data with College leadership;
• Function as a resource to the College community on personnel issues, grievances, and other sensitive matters;
• Serve on appropriate College committees and task forces, including the Emergency Management Team;
• Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in Human Resources with demonstrated progress in leadership positions;
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Management or a related field;
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills;
• Strong background in employee and labor relation;
• Highly organized and self-motivated to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten or more years of experience in Human Resources with demonstrated progress in leadership positions;
• Employment experience within higher education is preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment;
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Management or a related field;
• Experience with ADP/Workforce Now
• Excellent written and oral communications, including demonstrated ability to work with all levels of the College administration;
• Experience with relevant federal and New York State employment laws and regulations;
• Highly organized and self-motivated to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace software tools such as Word, Excel/Power point;
• Familiarity with common higher education and human resources technology tools.

Salary: 

Depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, the annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000

Benefits:

Manhattanville College also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits 

Apply:

For consideration, send cover letter and CV/resume to jobs@mville.edu. 

Manhattanville College is committed to equality of educational opportunity, and is an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate against current or prospective students and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are unable to complete this application process due to a disability, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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Manhattanville College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.  The Strength and Conditioning Coach is a full-time, 12-month, benefits eligible position that reports to the Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation.   The qualified applicant is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures and individual, general and team strength and conditioning programs for the athletes on 24 varsity teams in a growing Division III athletic program.  Additionally, the coach directly supervises the overall operation of the athletic department fitness center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating general and sport-specific strength and conditioning training sessions for the college’s intercollegiate athletics teams
  • Teaching and executing proper technique of lifts and drills
• Direct supervision and operation of two on-campus fitness centers
• Coordination and collaboration with the college’s Sports Medicine Department
• Preparing and delivering educational presentations for student athletes on nutrition, training philosophy, etc.
• Coordinate the regular cleaning, maintenance, and scheduling of facilities
• Establishment and maintenance of proper communication with sport coaches, athletic trainers, athletics department staff, and the strength & conditioning staff
• Adherence to all Manhattanville College, NCAA, and Conference rules/regulations
• Additional administrative responsibilities may be assigned as necessary

Core Competencies/Skills:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key competencies:

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal/motivational and communication skills
• Proficiency with operating various social media platforms

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Current knowledge of rules and policies of the NCAA Division III
• CSCS and CPR/AED Certified
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of strength and conditioning experience in an intercollegiate setting

Physical Demands/Other Requirements:

This position requires persons to have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work outside throughout the year, regardless of temperature, weather, or season
• Perform game-day supervision duties of other sporting events as assigned.
• Ability to exert up to 50-100 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary: 

The annual salary for this position is $60,000

Benefits:

Manhattanville College also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits 

Apply:

For consideration, send cover letter and CV/resume to jobs@mville.edu. 

Manhattanville College is committed to equality of educational opportunity, and is an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate against current or prospective students and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are unable to complete this application process due to a disability, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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Manhattanville College invites applications for the position of Registrar Specialist. Reporting to the Registrar, and working closely with students, faculty, and staff from all areas of the College, the Registrar Specialist will have a significant impact on how we maintain accurate student records, manage enrollment reporting to external agencies, communicate College-wide policies and curriculum via the catalog, and provide day-to-day support of students as they navigate their academic requirements. 

Responsibilities: 

• Enrollment and degree reporting: responsible for National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) reporting; handle all NSC-related inquiries from students and outside agencies
• Catalog maintenance: coordinate annual review of the College Catalog with academic and administrative department using Watermark catalog solution
• Support with maintaining student records, including the processing of routine updates (i.e., bio/demo updates, program/major changes, Leaves of Absence and Withdrawals) and auditing student data in the student information system (SIS), Ellucian Colleague to ensure accuracy
• Process requests for students’ verification of enrollment letters
• Oversee final grade collection and assist faculty with online grade entry
• Periodic testing of enhancements, fixes, and patches in Colleague SIS
• Assist with the planning and execution of College-wide, annual commencement ceremonies
• Engage regularly with partner offices, including Admissions, Financial Aid, OneStop, and Student Accounts, to ensure a consistent student experience and a collaborative work environment across departments

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Familiarity of FERPA policies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess the ability to creatively problem solve, and maintain curiosity with an interest in learning new competencies
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with records management and student information system integration in a higher education setting
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague SIS
• Experience with enrollment reporting to NSC and other external agencies
• Notary Public credentials in Westchester County

Salary: 

The annual salary for this position is $58,500

Benefits:

Manhattanville College also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits 

Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, along with the names and contact information for three referees to: jobs@mville.edu.  

Manhattanville College is committed to equality of educational opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate against current or prospective students and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are unable to complete this application process due to a disability, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. 

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Manhattanville College is seeking a Resident Community Coordinator to serve as part of a newly developed student engagement unit of campus and residence life. This highly collaborative position works directly with students in creating intentional community development. This live-on position reports to the Associate Director of Residence Life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise, develop, and evaluate up to 10 undergraduate Resident Advisors
• Facilitate an environment of personal growth, leadership development, and academic success through formal training sessions, one on one meetings, scheduled staff meetings, and staff development opportunities
• Plan and facilitate training sessions, staff development activities, on-going professional development, and assessment of experiences for Resident Assistants
• 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 that celebrates difference 
• Create, administer, and adjudicate student conduct cases. Complete all administrative records and communication maintaining conduct databases for prescribed timelines
• Serve in on-call rotation for a population of 600-900 residential students with other live-in professionals responding to a variety of needs including but not limited to crisis and emergency response, facility maintenance, direction, and support for student staff and students, and conflict resolution for students
• Assist with all opening and closings of the residence halls
• Monitor the physical condition of the community buildings, work collaboratively with maintenance and custodial staff to report and follow-up on work order requests, damages, and facility emergencies
• Develop positive working relationships with facilities workers, custodial staff, and campus safety
• Take a lead role in, specifically managing the logistics and assessment of key functional areas that include but are not limited to: RA training, RA Recruitment and hiring, and RA Programming.
• Serve on departmental and college committees as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree preferred. Strong candidates will demonstrate experience in residence life; 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. Candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to customer service and understand the importance of being a team player; and effective communication skills.

Core Competencies/Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Interpersonal relationship and communication skills
• Strong ability to effectively lead teams of students
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Zoom
• Ability to participate as a positive team player
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary: 

The annual salary range for this position is $51,000 plus Housing and meal plan

Benefits:

Manhattanville College also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits 

Apply:

For consideration, send a cover letter and CV/resume to jobs@mville.edu. 

Manhattanville College is committed to equality of educational opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate against current or prospective students and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are unable to complete this application process due to a disability, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

 

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