Employment Opportunities at Mercyhurst

The Admissions Counselor's responsibilities include traveling for recruitment extensively (minimum of 12 weeks) and managing a geographic territory; conducting oral presentations about Mercyhurst to a variety of constituents, including prospective students and parents, school counselors, and college personnel; reviewing applications and considering scholarships; 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; and managing admission initiatives independently. Learn more about this opportunity via the Admissions Counselor 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 Registered Nurse provides primary healthcare to the university students within the accepted professional nursing standards and protocols approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and works primarily with Mercyhurst students, coordinating their healthcare within the philosophical boundaries of the catholic university and within the legal, ethical, and professional standards of nursing. 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 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, or medical condition, as well as 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/individual student safety, physician practice, or ability to practice procedures as defined; providing information to parents concerned with their student’s health status, provided a student signs a specific release; providing courtesy, compassion, and hospitality to all students in a manner consistent with a “student first” approach; demonstrating sensitivity and respect to students from diverse backgrounds and identities; coordinating and participating in the campus flu vaccine program and other preventative health events as indicated; administering TB tests, reviewing health forms, and coordinating physicals for multiple undergraduate and graduate degree programs; acting as a liaison with the faculty of the graduate Physician’s Assistant program; acting as a resource and educator regarding health issues to the campus community; assisting with the development of policies and protocols; participating in professional Quality Assurance programs within the Center and evaluating outcomes of nursing care; showing evidence of professional growth, including earning the continuing education credits required to maintain professional licensure; and assisting with the department's general needs and other duties as directed by the director, including selection/ordering of medical and educational supplies. Learn more about this opportunity via the Registered Nurse position summary.

The Registered Nurse – 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’s health status; providing courtesy, compassion, and hospitality to all students in a manner consistent with a “student first” 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 – Per Diem position summary.

The Assistant Professor of Accounting & Finance excels at teaching, engages in scholarship, and contributes to the university’s service expectations. Responsibilities include being prepared to instruct a wide range of undergraduate courses in various accounting and finance subjects, including Introductory and Intermediate Accounting, Tax and Corporate Tax Accounting, Government Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, and other courses as needed; using a variety of instructional techniques to convey expertise effectively and engagingly to students; being responsible for student advising, participation in faculty scholarship/development, and providing service to both the department and university; and developing relationships with organizations in the field to facilitate student projects, internships, and job placements. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Professor of Accounting & Finance position summary.

The Interior Architecture & Design Faculty & Program Director mentors and engages students in an active learning environment committed to quality education, student-centeredness, open dialogue, and collaboration, as well as engages in departmental, college, and university-wide committee work curriculum development, portfolio review, undergraduate and graduate advisement, student outcome assessment, student recruitment, and involvement in professional organizations. Responsibilities include functioning well in a technological environment with experience or proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite and teaching courses in 2D and 3D manual drafting and sketching, building systems and technologies, color and light, computer aided drafting and design, and foundational through upper-level interior design studios, history of interior design and architecture, human factors, manual and digital rendering and presentation techniques, materials, systems, technologies, and specifications, and sustainability. Learn more about this opportunity via the Interior Architecture & Design Faculty & Program Director position summary.

The Athletic Equipment Manager/Ice Rink manages all equipment and apparel under university standards and NCAA guidelines, while minimizing equipment loss; supervises student equipment managers and schedules the part-time Zamboni drivers; as well as works with the associate athletic director for operations and the coordinator for athletic operations/ice center maintenance staff to manage the rink schedule for internal and external use of the ice and maintenance schedule. Responsibilities include 1.) Equipment Management: Managing purchasing, distribution, tracking, and care of equipment; generating paperwork for orders and payments within budgetary guidelines; proposing and managing annual equipment budgets for assigned teams; assigning primary sports, including traveling with the Ice Hockey team; maintaining continuous inventory and assisting coaches with purchasing schedules and equipment needs; receiving, dispersing, or storing deliveries; attending to athletes' daily equipment needs, including skate sharpening, equipment maintenance/repairs, and laundry; as well as 2.) Rink Management: Operating and driving the Zamboni; confirming that Zamboni operators are properly scheduled and trained to manage all use of the ice center; working with other Athletics staff to manage the ice schedule for both internal and external rentals; working with rink maintenance staff to ensure proper ice maintenance times are available; and managing locker rooms for Ice Hockey, coaches, visiting teams, officials, and rental groups. Learn more about this opportunity via the Athletic Equipment Manager/Ice Rink position summary.

The Assistant Hockey Equipment Manager manages vital support services; advises coaches and administrators on equipment matters; and covers men’s and women’s hockey programs with all facets of equipment management, including skate sharpening, laundry, and travel coverage of teams, in conjunction with the full-time equipment manager. Responsibilities include serving as the lead equipment manager for the women’s ice hockey team, including attendance at practices and competitions; managing purchasing, distribution, tracking, and care of ice hockey equipment; generating paperwork for orders and payments within budgetary guidelines; managing annual equipment budgets for women's ice hockey; maintaining continuous inventory and assisting coaches with purchasing schedules and equipment needs; receiving, dispersing, or storing deliveries; and maintaining inventory on a computer database and managing service contracts on equipment. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Hockey Equipment Manager position summary.

The Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach/Goaltender develops, promotes, and participates in all facets of the Men’s Hockey program, with a special focus on the goaltenders. Responsibilities include helping to coach the goaltender student-athletes; developing and maintaining a system to identify potential recruits and to work closely with coaches to recruit quality student-athletes to Mercyhurst University, in cooperation with 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; assisting in fundraising efforts; developing meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student-athletes; completing video breakdowns and individual skill sessions; and handling game operations and travel-related items. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach/Goaltender position summary.

The Assistant Rowing Coach leads our nationally competitive NCAA DI Women’s rowing and Men’s IRA rowing programs and administers all phases of an intercollegiate Rowing program. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and coaching members of the Rowing program; managing team travel, including accommodation, meals, and where necessary help with the transportation of equipment to regattas; instructing on-the-water skills and facilitating the practice per the head coach's instruction; running land practice, which may include running, urging, 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; and representing Mercyhurst University and the Rowing program in a professional manner. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Rowing Coach position summary.

The Assistant Wrestling Coach participates in various aspects of the program, such as recruiting, scheduling travel, and training squad members. Responsibilities 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; and representing Mercyhurst University and the Wrestling program in a professional manner. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Wrestling Coach position summary.

The Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the director of Athletic Training Services; supervises the care of student-athletes participating in Mercyhurst University’s Athletic program; and prevents, evaluates, manages, and rehabilitates injuries within the university’s comprehensive Sports Medicine program. Responsibilities include providing sports medicine services for Mercyhurst 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’s 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 and sickle cell screening); reviewing and approving student-athlete insurance policies, as well as claims and medical bills associated with a student-athlete's intercollegiate sports injury; as well as performing administrative tasks and other duties as assigned by the director of Athletic Training Services. Learn more about this opportunity via the Athletic Trainer position summary.

The PT Assistant Baseball Coach provides support and assistance with all aspects of the intercollegiate Baseball program; works to provide optimal playing conditions for Mercyhurst University baseball-athletes which will include activities, such as the supervision of the maintenance of the baseball field and the maintenance and security of all baseball-related equipment and supplies; and provides information and evaluations regarding recruits, roster development, and game personnel. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a system to identify potential recruits and work closely with area high school coaches and parents to recruit quality student-athletes to Mercyhurst University, in cooperation with the head baseball coach; serving as the primary conditioning coach for student-athletes; maintaining an effective program of physical conditioning designed to develop strength and endurance; working in conjunction with the head baseball coach to encourage the development of psychological, social, and mental skills necessary for the student-athletes to be successful in the classroom, on the field, and in future endeavors; working with Admissions and Financial Aid to expedite the registration, admission, and other administrative processing of all student-athletes; securing support staff, including security, officials, and concession workers for all home games; maintaining the playing surfaces of the baseball field and the supervision of student workers to assist in this process; working with selected athletes on various game day situations, under the direction of the head baseball coach; working with the head baseball coach in developing line-ups, game strategies, and individual work-out and practice needs for various student-athletes; serving as a role model for the student-athletes by always exhibiting ethical and professional conduct; providing oversight of athletes residing in campus housing; reports damage(s), needed maintenance, security issues, etc. to the head baseball coach, athletic director, chief of police, and director of Residence Life; representing Mercyhurst University at various civic events, throughout the community; speaking publicly at occasional engagements to promote the program; and maintaining confidentiality of information exposed during business regarding students, supervisors, or other employees. Learn more about this opportunity via the PT Assistant Baseball Coach 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.

The Autism Support Initiative – Special Education Instructional Technician Graduate Assistant collaborates with the 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’s 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 Autism Support Initiative – Special Education Instructional Technician Graduate Assistant position summary.

The Community Engagement Graduate Assistant supports service-learning and community engagement initiatives that enhance the student experience and strengthen partnerships between the campus and local communities, as well as assists with service events, weekly programming, assigned projects, and mentoring/coaching students. Responsibilities include supporting the student experience in the community, arranging with supervisor and GA team member, and collaborating with office staff and non-profit organizations for excellent community service experiences. Learn more about this opportunity via the Community Engagement Graduate Assistant position summary.

The Multi-Tiered Systems of Support – Instructional Technician Graduate Assistant collaborates with other graduate assistant MTSS instructional technicians, district MTSS faculty/staff, and the program director/clinical supervisor in the provision of evidence-based educational services contracted with a Local Educational Agency (LEA). Responsibilities include providing instruction to identified students and assisting with curricular programming/development in small group and 1:1 settings; collecting, graphing, and analyzing student academic/functional performance data; assisting the district MTSS faculty/staff with materials preparation; and attending MTSS meetings, assigned trainings, and collaborates with MTSS faculty/staff. Learn more about this opportunity via the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support – Instructional Technician Graduate Assistant position summary.

The Preschool – Instructional Technician Graduate Assistant collaborates with the preschool director, classroom teachers and assistants, families, and the program director/clinical supervisor in the provision of evidence-based educational services contracted with a local preschool program. Responsibilities include providing instruction to identified students and assisting with curricular programming/development in large group, small group, and 1:1 settings; collecting, graphing, and analyzing student academic/functional performance data; completing materials preparation for student(s), as needed; attending assigned trainings; and collaborating with families, preschool teachers, and assistants. Learn more about this opportunity via the Preschool – Instructional Technician Graduate Assistant position summary.