Student Worker - Teaching & Learning- CE0329

• Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States

• Student worker

• $17.00

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Student Worker Position

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) of Mercy University is seeking a motivated and adaptable student assistant to support the Center’s administrative operations, technology needs, faculty development initiatives and programming. This position provides an opportunity for a student to gain meaningful experience in higher education while contributing to the CTL’s mission of advancing teaching excellence, innovation, faculty development, and student success at Mercy University.

The CTL Student Worker will work closely with CTL leadership and staff to help create a welcoming, responsive, and engaging environment for faculty. The student assistant will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Center while also supporting faculty development initiatives and projects designed to strengthen teaching and learning, enhance the faculty experience, and ultimately contribute to student success and retention.

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the CTL, including preparing documents, organizing materials, maintaining electronic and physical resources, and assisting with general office needs.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of CTL workshops, faculty development programs, events, and other initiatives.
• Assist with technology setup and support for CTL programs, meetings, workshops, and events, including presentation technology, virtual meeting platforms, and other instructional technologies.
• Assist with the development, organization, and distribution of faculty development resources, materials, and communications.
• Support CTL initiatives focused on teaching excellence, innovative pedagogy, instructional technology, artificial intelligence, and other emerging areas that influence higher education and student learning.
• Assist with projects designed to create a welcoming, accessible, and engaging environment within the CTL for faculty across the University.
• Contribute ideas and assist with projects that enhance the CTL’s services, resources, programming, and overall faculty experience.
• Support the development and implementation of systems and processes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CTL operations and programming.
• Assist with gathering feedback, organizing information, and supporting basic data collection related to CTL programs, faculty engagement, and professional development initiatives.
• Help prepare materials, presentations, communications, and other resources that support CTL initiatives and faculty engagement.
• Provide support to CTL leadership and staff on special projects and initiatives that advance the Center’s goals.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with technology and learn new digital tools, platforms, and systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Blackboard, and other digital platforms is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, initiative, professionalism, and discretion.
• Creative, curious, and willing to learn new technologies, systems, and processes.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a small team.
• A welcoming, service-oriented attitude and an interest in supporting faculty and contributing to the broader Mercy University community.

What the Student Worker Will Gain:

Through this position, the student will gain meaningful experience in higher education administration, faculty development, technology support, event and program coordination, project management, and organizational development. The student will have the opportunity to work closely with higher education leaders, university faculty and staff while developing transferable professional skills that will support their future career.

Most importantly, this student will gain firsthand insight into the important connection between faculty development, teaching excellence, and student success. Through their work with the CTL, the student assistant will see how supporting faculty and strengthening the learning environment can contribute to student engagement, persistence, and retention.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity for this student to become a contributing member of the CTL team while helping the Center continue to grow as a welcoming, innovative, and faculty-centered resource for the Mercy University community.

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The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) of Mercy University is seeking a motivated and adaptable student assistant to support the Center’s administrative operations, technology needs, faculty development initiatives and programming. This position provides an opportunity for a student to gain meaningful experience in higher education while contributing to the CTL’s mission of advancing teaching excellence, innovation, faculty development, and student success at Mercy University.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

Benefits Eligible:

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at [email protected].

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.