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Employment Opportunities at Mercyhurst

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群P无码University seeks to attract, develop, and retain quality and committed faculty, staff, and administration. With hospitality central to the Mercy Mission, we鈥檙e committed to building a culturally diverse workplace that resembles the world we seek to serve.

We believe our students鈥 educations are best served through a challenging learning experience that defies sameness of thought and offers exposure to unfamiliar dimensions of the world. Living, learning, and working at 群P无码means being part of a campus that insists on respect for all people. At Mercyhurst, we鈥檝e come to recognize diversity is nearly limitless in scope. Our campus welcomes people of different faiths, ethnicities, cultural traditions, sexual and gender identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds鈥攁nd there鈥檚 always room for more

Open Staff/Administrator Positions

    The Administrative Assistant in the Office of Advancement oversees administrative tasks and advancement services within the department. Responsibilities include being responsible for day-to-day administration of the Office of Advancement, including the budget and gift processing; coordinating and managing scheduling and communications for the Vice President and Assistant Vice President of Advancement; managing special projects within the division at the direction of the Vice President or Assistant Vice President; supporting the management of vendor contracts and assuring timely payment of invoices; as well as overseeing materials specific to advancement, pledge and estate plan agreements, and uploading digitized copies to Laserfiche. Learn more about this opportunity via the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Advancement position summary.

    The Admissions Counselor's responsibilities include traveling extensively for recruitment (minimum of 12 weeks) and managing a geographic territory; conducting oral presentations about 群P无码to a variety of constituents, including prospective students and parents, school counselors, and college personnel; reviewing applications and scholarship considerations; developing and maintaining individual recruitment files/records; telemarketing and social media initiatives with prospective students; assisting prospective students with admission and financial aid; awarding financial aid to prospective students; participating in on-campus and regional college events; working weeknights and weekends as needed; independently managing admission initiatives; as well as performing other duties as assigned by director. Learn more about this opportunity via the Admissions Counselor position summary.

    The Autism Support Coordinator will assist in the direct service of the AIM Program; have direct involvement with students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their parents, faculty, staff, and agencies that support their participation in AIM; and provide direct academic and autism support for students in the program. The coordinator will also perform program development duties. They will have responsibilities in administration, direct services, program development, and public relations/outreach. Learn more about this opportunity via the Autism Support Coordinator position summary.

    Bus Drivers safely operate a passenger bus or van that transports athletes and other approved persons to and from athletic events or other designated locations while adhering promptly to time schedules. Responsible for the preparation of records and basic reports on routine maintenance, mechanical malfunction, accidents, and/or incidents with buses and/or equipment. Part-time position. Learn more about this opportunity via the Bus Driver position summary.

    The Compass Teacher Assistant provides support to the lead teacher(s) and tutors, helping to create a positive learning environment for students, as well as assists with instructional tasks, classroom management, and providing individualized support to students. Responsibilities involve assisting the teacher in providing individualized instruction to students based on their academic needs and learning goals; assisting the teacher in facilitating small group activities and interventions to support student learning and engagement; assisting the teacher in facilitating whole group instruction sessions focused on various academic subjects or enrichment activities; maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success; collaborating with program staff and school personnel to ensure high-quality program implementation; assisting with administrative tasks, such as attendance tracking and student assessments; assisting with supervising students during snack time, outdoor play, and other program activities; and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. Learn more about this opportunity via the Compass Teacher Assistant position summary.

    The Compass Teacher plays a crucial role in planning and providing individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction to students in the after-school program. Responsibilities involve providing individualized instruction to students based on their academic needs and learning goals; facilitating small group activities and interventions to support student learning and engagement; leading whole group instruction sessions focused on various academic subjects or enrichment activities; assisting in the development and implementation of lesson plans and educational activities; maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success; monitoring student progress and providing feedback to students, parents, and program supervisors as needed; collaborating with program staff and school personnel to ensure alignment with academic standards and program goals; assisting with administrative tasks, such as attendance tracking, student assessments, and program evaluation; supervising students during snack time, outdoor play, and other program activities; and always ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. Learn more about this opportunity via the Compass Teacher position summary.

    The Human 群P无码 Administrative Assistant completes administrative duties for the Human 群P无码 Office and provides support to all members of the Human 群P无码 Department and demonstrates a high degree of customer service, professionalism, and decision-making while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality. Responsibilities include serving as first point of contact in the office and on phones to assist prospective and current employees with their Human Resource needs; triaging questions, concerns, and needs of prospective and current employees; performing general secretarial and receptionist duties, including opening and distributing mail, answering inquiries, staffing front-desk, updating employee files: names, address, phone, emergency information, beneficiaries, position, and providing general administrative support to assist in operations of department; and performing data entry of personnel information on employees including wages, stipend payment benefits, and personal information. They are responsible for reviewing payroll previews to ensure the accuracy of the data entered as it relates to employee pay. Responsibilities also include managing and coordinating the search process for new positions, including reviewing approved PRFs, posting positions, creating shared position folders, adding resumes to folders, granting access to search committees/hiring managers; responding, as appropriate, to applicants; managing the employee leave (benefit) data to include fiscal year loading, new hire loading (prorated calculations), calculating vacation payout and entering the stipend, handling employee inquiries and issues regarding leaves and Self Service; managing parking fee payroll deductions; and completing all employment verifications. Learn more about this opportunity via the Human 群P无码 Administrative Assistant position summary.

    The MELIA Academic Teacher Assistant provides support to the lead teacher(s) and tutors, helping to create a positive learning environment for students; this involves assisting with instructional tasks, classroom management, and providing individualized support to students. Responsibilities include assisting the teacher in providing individualized instruction to students based on their academic needs and learning goals; assisting the teacher in facilitating small group activities and interventions to support student learning and engagement; assisting the teacher in facilitating whole group instruction sessions focused on various academic subjects or enrichment activities; maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success; collaborating with program staff and school personnel to ensure high-quality program implementation; assisting with administrative tasks, such as attendance tracking and student assessments; assisting with supervising students during snack time, outdoor play, and other program activities; and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. Learn more about this opportunity via the MELIA Academic Teacher Assistant position summary.

    The MELIA Academic Teacher/Tutor plans and provides individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction to students in the after-school program. Responsibilities include providing individualized instruction to students based on their academic needs and learning goals; facilitating small group activities and interventions to support student learning and engagement; leading whole group instruction sessions focused on various academic subjects or enrichment activities; assisting in the development and implementation of lesson plans and educational activities; maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success; monitoring student progress and provide feedback to students, parents, and program supervisors as needed; collaborating with program staff and school personnel to ensure alignment with academic standards and program goals; assisting with administrative tasks, such as attendance tracking, student assessments, and program evaluation; supervising students during snack time, outdoor play, and other program activities; and always ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. Learn more about this opportunity via the MELIA Academic Teacher/Tutor position summary.

    The Network & Telecommunications Administrator plays a crucial role in maintaining, managing, and optimizing our campus-wide network and telecommunications infrastructure, as well as ensuring seamless connectivity for faculty, staff, and students across multiple buildings and locations, supporting the institution's academic and administrative functions. Responsibilities include network maintenance and monitoring, network security, network infrastructure management, telecommunications system administration, user support and training, documentation and compliance, as well as collaboration and communication. Learn more about this opportunity via the Network and Telecommunications Administrator position summary.

    The Registered Nurse 鈥 Per Diem provides primary health care to university students within the accepted professional nursing standards and protocols approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and covers temporary gaps in nursing coverage at the Health Center. Their responsibilities include devising, implementing, and evaluating care plans using sound clinical judgment based on assessment of the student's physical, psychological, emotional, social, and environmental needs; consulting with center physicians in accordance with professional standards and is consistent with developing and maintaining a cohesive clinical team; conducting physical assessment, nursing diagnosis, and treatment (including prescriptive medicine) per standing medical orders; educating students about diagnosis, treatment, medical condition, and preventive measures that help promote health; assessing real and or potential health hazards relating to current health status, including analysis of risky behaviors that cause impact on health status; documenting in charts utilizing clear, concise language, noting the reason for a student visit, the objective findings upon examination, the assessment of the problem, and plan for treatment with follow up of care as needed; keeping the executive director informed of pertinent clinical issues, safety concerns, relevant parental concerns, or other issues affecting campus or individual student safety, physician practice, or ability to practice procedures as defined; provided students sign specific releases, providing information to parents concerned with their student鈥檚 health status; providing courtesy, compassion, and hospitality to all students in a manner consistent with a 鈥渟tudent first鈥 approach; demonstrating sensitivity and respect to students from diverse backgrounds and identities; and assisting with other campus health center functions as indicated; this involves but is not limited to activities such as assisting with vaccine clinics, providing allergy shots, and reviewing preadmission health history forms. Responsibilities also include showing evidence of professional growth, including earning the continuing education credits required to maintain professional licensure. Learn more about this opportunity via the Registered Nurse 鈥 Per Diem position summary.

    The SFS Counselor assists and supports the director in the administration of student financial assistance, scholarship, and student employment programs in compliance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies, as well as manages one or more federal, state, and institutional student aid programs. Responsibilities include coordinating/managing one or more federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs; this includes ensuring compliance, as well as developing and maintaining written procedures in the administration of the program; setting and following an annual schedule of activities and deadlines required to administer the program; monitoring and overseeing the program budget; and reconciling student aid and/or scholarship fund accounts. Responsibilities also include analyzing, interpreting, and following federal, state, as well as institutional regulations and guidelines in administering one or more federal, state, private, and institutional student aid/scholarship programs; performing student aid needs analysis, verification of financial data, and other criteria to confirm student aid eligibility, as well as federal, state, and institutional financial aid award packaging; processing and certifying educational loans for students and parents; and performing other procedures necessary to deliver financial aid to students. In addition, they are responsible for counseling and advising students on the student aid application process, costs and billing, requirements for eligibility, needs analysis, process for change in financial circumstances, rights and responsibilities regarding student aid, academic progress requirements and procedures for appealing, other information related to student scholarships, grants, work, and loans; providing customer service activities in person, by telephone, email, and IM in a fast paced, high-volume setting; conducting Financial Aid and Debt Counseling workshops/presentations; attending occasional professional development conferences on or off campus, which may require travel and overnight stay; funding reconciliation; demonstrating excellence in interpersonal and communication skills with emphasis on superior customer service in a high-volume environment; representing the office in a positive and professional demeanor and appearance; possessing strong verbal and written communication skills; working independently and pro-actively as a member of a team; working in a culture of diversity, respect, and inclusion; obtaining a high level of personal responsibility, along with a positive and cooperative attitude; demonstrating initiative and follow through on tasks and ownership for assigned functions; demonstrating ability to manage multiple tasks and handle time-sensitive competing priorities; quickly identifying and responding to wide-ranging topics, including taking steps to resolve problems effectively; as well as supervising staff and student work studies. Learn more about this opportunity via the SFS Counselor position summary.

Open Faculty Positions

    The 群P无码University Department of Physician Assistant Studies invites applications for a full-time, 12-month principal faculty position. Responsibilities include working closely with senior faculty to ensure the program meets and exceeds the accreditation standards set forth by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); preparing physician assistant students to be leaders in the profession; being proficient in meeting the challenges of healthcare; and providing compassionate, quality care to the diverse communities in which they serve. The principal faculty position also includes providing the opportunity to be involved primarily in the clinical education phase of the program but supporting the didactic education phase with teaching in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise. The candidate will also participate in ongoing program assessment and evaluation, advising, and departmental committee work. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies position summary.听

    群P无码University seeks a part-time instructor of Spanish for 2023-24, with the potential for renewal. Candidates should hold an MA or Ph.D. in Spanish or Second Language Acquisition and have near-native proficiency in the language as well as a record of teaching excellence. The part-time contract (6 courses) includes teaching six courses of introductory and intermediate Spanish, with the ability to develop an upper-level Spanish course in areas of interest. Learn more about this opportunity via the Part-Time Instructor of Spanish position summary.听

Open Hurst Athletics Positions

    The Assistant Coach for Men's Hockey develops, promotes, and participates in all facets of the Men鈥檚 Hockey program; provides support and assistance with all aspects of the intercollegiate Men鈥檚 Hockey program; works to provide optimal playing conditions for 群P无码University Men鈥檚 Hockey athletes, which will include activities such as the supervision of the maintenance of the Hockey rink, as well as the maintenance and security of all Men鈥檚 Hockey-related equipment and supplies; as well as provides information and evaluations regarding recruits, roster development, and game personnel. Responsibilities include working with selected athletes on various game day situations under the direction of the head coach; working with the head coach in developing line-ups, game strategies, and individual work-out and practice needs for various student-athletes; supporting all hockey operations for travel, including aiding in creating itineraries, pregame/post-game meals, and hotel information under the direction of the head coach; recording practices, coding live during games, pre-scouting opponent tendencies, uploading games to league server for video-sharing; as well as creating and maintaining statistics and analytics for staff; as well as serving as a role model for the student-athletes by always exhibiting ethical and professional conduct. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Coach for Men's Hockey summary.

    The Assistant Coach Rowing assists the head rowing coach in leading our nationally competitive NCAA DI Women鈥檚 rowing and Men鈥檚 IRA rowing programs. Responsibilities include administering all phases of an intercollegiate rowing program. This includes managing team travel, including accommodation, meals, and where necessary help with the transportation of equipment to regattas; instructing on-the-water skills and facilitating practices per the head coaches' instructions; running land practice, which may include running, erging, weightlifting, or skill instruction as designated by the head coach; training and preparing crews for racing at regattas; basic rigging and maintaining of the rowing shells, boathouse, and land facilities as directed by the head coach; planning, promoting, and conducting camps, clinics, and/or lessons; communicating with Strength and Conditioning on scheduling and programming; assisting with fundraising activities; assisting the head coach with general program administration, including athlete compliance and compiling of workout data; promoting academic excellence, integrity, and graduation; monitoring academic progress, academic meetings, class scheduling, and attendance; developing meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student-athletes; representing 群P无码University and the rowing program in a professional manner; and performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Coach Rowing position summary.

    The Assistant Sports Information Director assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; producing and editing game programs, game notes, and media guides; helping to maintain historical records; distributing athletic information to all media outlets; and assisting in the relations with local, regional, and national media; assisting in the maintenance of the official website; assisting with game-day operations, including media relations, game management, and statistical services; as well as training and supervising graduate students, student workers, and game-day staff. Responsibilities include designing, writing, and editing various publications (e.g. media guidelines, programs, and newsletters); serving as the media contact for various sports programs, reporting results of sports contests to media; arranging interviews and photo sessions with student-athletes; counseling and advising student-athletes regarding interviews; nominating and promoting student-athletes for honors and awards; hiring and supervising statistical and scoreboard operating personnel; recording and filing contest results, published articles, and photographs for historical reference; evaluating and updating athletic department's website; performing related duties as assigned; coordinating and operating game streaming and broadcast equipment; training and supervising graduate students, student workers, and game-day staff. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Sports Information Director position summary.

    The Assistant Wrestling Coach develops, promotes, and participates in all facets of the Wrestling program, as well as participates in various aspects of the program, such as recruiting, scheduling travel, and training squad members. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and coaching members of the Wrestling program; promoting academic excellence, integrity, and graduation; monitoring academic progress, academic meetings, class scheduling, and attendance; coordinating team travel for competitions to include van or bus itineraries, lodging, and meals; planning, promoting, and conducting camps, clinics, and/or lessons; assisting in fundraising efforts; developing meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student-athletes; representing 群P无码University and the Wrestling program in a professional manner; as well as performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Wrestling Coach position summary.

    In conjunction with the Director of Athletic Training Services, develop, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program for 群P无码University intercollegiate sports and provide professional and administrative services necessary for the implementation and expansion of such a program. Responsibilities include providing sports medicine services for 群P无码University, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes; providing athletic training services for the university鈥檚 athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices, as well as home and away competitions as necessary; hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising athletic trainers in conjunction with the Director of Athletic Training Services and help from the university鈥檚 athletic training staff; scheduling and coordinating athletic training staff for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions; coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete; overseeing routine and annual cleaning, as well as sanitization of Athletic Training Facilities; coordinating, scheduling, and performing testing with student-athletes; to include, but not limited to: Drug Testing and Sickle Cell Screening; referring injuries to the Student Health Office or cognizant Medical Center unit and interfacing directly with medical personnel in the treatment of students; and compiling and maintaining injury documentation and statistical records of team injuries for the Athletic Department. Learn more about this opportunity via the Director of Athletic Training Services position summary.听

    The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the university鈥檚 comprehensive Sports Medicine Program. Responsibilities include providing sports medicine services for 群P无码University student-athletes, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, as well as educational programs for student-athletes; providing athletic-training services for the university鈥檚 athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices, as well as home and away competitions as necessary; coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals to physicians or other allied health professionals when needed; coordinating and conducting post-injury rehabilitation for athletes; working in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff, as well as coaches to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs; compiling and maintaining injury documentation, as well as statistical records of team injuries for the Athletic Department; coordinating, scheduling, and performing testing with student-athletes to include, but not limited to, drug testing, sickle cell screening, and COVID-19 testing; reviewing and approving student-athlete insurance policies, claims, and medical bills associated with a student-athletes鈥 intercollegiate sports injury; and performing administrative tasks and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training Services. They will also need to have familiarity with NCAA Division I governing rules.听Learn more about this opportunity via the Athletic Trainer position summary.

    The Zamboni Driver operates/drives an ice resurfacing machine (Zamboni) correctly and safely to ensure and maintain acceptable ice conditions, as well as helping renters as needed and maintaining it. Responsibilities include capably operating the Zamboni machine; putting down, maintaining, and repairing a quality ice surface; opening and closing the Ice Center; assisting the patrons using the Ice Center when necessary; seeing to the repair of any breakage or damages that occur in the Ice Center, that are of an emergency nature; keeping the Ice Center and locker rooms clean, especially in circumstances that not doing so would reflect badly on the general impression of the rink to a renter; shoveling and salting sidewalks and exits to maintain safe entrance and egress as needed; performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Learn more about this opportunity via the Zamboni Driver position summary.

Open Graduate Assistant Positions

Only applicants admitted to a graduate program at 群P无码University are eligible to apply. Students admitted to the programs of Physician Assistant (PA), Athletic Training, and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) are not eligible to apply.

    The Special Education Teacher collaborates with the Autism Support Initiative Program Director/Clinical Supervisor and district administration to lead a team of Graduate Assistant Instructional Technicians in the provision of evidence-based special education services contracted with a Local Educational Agency (LEA). Responsibilities include serving as the leader of the students and staff in their respective classroom; providing evidence-based instruction, behavioral supports, and progress monitoring for students; being responsible for the moment-to-moment welfare, safety, and education of the students in the classroom; developing and maintaining the classroom鈥檚 schedule; submitting weekly lesson plans, as well as providing curricular programming changes and supports to all students in a timely manner using data-informed decisions; developing and implementing IEP; delegating staff resources within the classroom, and consulting with the clinical supervisor during regularly scheduled meetings or whenever necessary. Learn more about this opportunity via the Graduate Assistant for Autism Support Initiative Special Education Teacher position summary.听

    群P无码University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant Golf Coach/Athletic Administration Assistant position. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and coaching members of the Golf Program; driving club sports teams to/from competitions and practices as needed; assisting athletic administration with projects and gameday administration as needed; promoting academic excellence, integrity, and graduation; monitoring academic progress, academic meetings, class-scheduling, and attendance; coordinating team travel for competitions to include van or bus itineraries, lodging, and meals; planning, promoting, and conducting camps, clinics, and/or lessons; assisting in fundraising efforts; developing meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student-athletes; and representing 群P无码University and the Golf Program in a professional manner. Learn more about this opportunity via the Graduate Assistant for Golf/Athletic Administration position summary.

    The Special Education Instructional Technician collaborates with the Autism Support Initiative Program Director/Clinical Supervisor, Graduate Assistant Special Education Teacher, and other Graduate Assistant Instructional Technicians in the provision of evidence-based special education services contracted with a Local Educational Agency (LEA). Responsibilities include providing skill instruction to all students and assisting with curricular programming/development; collecting, graphing, and analyzing student behavioral and academic data; assisting with meeting children鈥檚 personal and healthcare needs, as necessary; and assisting the special education teacher with materials preparation and the ongoing operation of the classroom. Learn more about this opportunity via the Graduate Assistant for Special Education Instructional Technician position summary.听

    群P无码University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning position. Responsibilities include working closely with the director of strength and conditioning to design and implement strength and conditioning programs for assigned sports; assisting with the program implementation of all sports and campus Rec Center operations when needed, as well as in equipment maintenance; providing instruction for safe and effective lifting techniques and equipment use; supervising day-to-day activities, conducting periodic performance and strength testing; communicating professionally regularly with sports coaches and sports medicine personnel; and complying with all NCAA and university rules and regulations. Learn more about this opportunity via the Graduate Assistant for Strength and Conditioning position summary.听

    群P无码University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant Coach/Athletic Administration Assistant position. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and coaching members of the Tennis Program; driving club sports teams to/from competition and practices; assisting athletic administration with projects and gameday administration as needed and in fundraising efforts; promoting academic excellence, integrity, and graduation; monitoring academic progress, academic meetings, class-scheduling, and attendance; coordinating team travel for competitions to include van or bus itineraries, lodging, and meals; planning, promoting, and conducting camps, clinics, and/or lessons; developing meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student-athletes; and representing 群P无码University and the Tennis Program in a professional manner. Learn more about this opportunity via the Graduate Assistant for Tennis/Athletic Administration position summary.听