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

We believe our students’ 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 means being part of a campus that insists on respect for all people. At , we’ve 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—and there’s always room for more

Open Staff/Administrator Positions

    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 Coordinator of International Student Services serves in the capacity of Designated School Official (DSO), assisting in maintaining university compliance with government regulations regarding international students; advises international students regarding immigration and visa regulations to assist them in complying with federal regulations governing their legal status while studying in the U.S; updates and maintains the Department of Homeland Security Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for active F-1 students and coordinates institutional compliance actions and reporting; maintains accurate records; assists students in obtaining and submitting necessary documentation, such as transcripts, test scores, and financial statements; assists with international admissions application processing (undergraduate and graduate), including outreach, document review, credential evaluation, and application completion; coordinates international student orientation and on-campus activities to support the needs of all international students, their matriculation, and engagement; assists with developing and updating policies and facilitates training and information sessions on regulatory topics such as employment and practical training, travel and re-entry, maintenance of non-immigrant status, and other issues of concern to non-immigrants; and meets with and advises prospective international students, as well as continuing international students, to assist them with their enrollment challenges be they academic, financial, social, or personal. Learn more about this opportunity via the Coordinator of International Student Services position summary.

    The Director of Career Development provides strategic leadership, innovation, and management of all career-related initiatives for students; ensures that students have the tools, resources, and networks to thrive after graduation, while fostering deep partnerships with faculty, alumni, employers, and the broader university community; and oversees core functions such as internships, first-destination outcomes, and career fairs, while expanding student outreach, alumni engagement, and faculty collaboration to create a holistic, integrated approach to career readiness. Responsibilities include Strategic Leadership & Vision; Student Engagement & Services; Alumni & Employer Engagement; and Data, Assessment, & Accountability. Strategic Leadership & Vision: Reimagining career development as a campus-wide culture embedded across the student experience, aligned with ’s liberal arts identity; developing new models of student outreach and engagement, ensuring every student has access to meaningful career exploration, mentorship, and planning; as well as leading efforts to elevate Career Development’s visibility by partnering with Admissions, Academic Affairs, Student Life, and Advancement. Student Engagement & Services: Providing high-quality career counseling, coaching, and programming tailored to students’ academic pathways and career goals; designing innovative career fairs and networking opportunities, including school-specific and virtual models, to reflect the needs of today’s students and employers; as well as partnering with academic advisors, faculty, and campus services to ensure career resources are integrated into curricula, co-curricular programs, and advising. Alumni & Employer Engagement: Collaborating with Advancement to activate the alumni network for mentoring, job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities; strengthening employer relationships to expand internships, career placements, and experiential learning opportunities; as well as serving as a primary representative of the university to employers, professional associations, and industry partners. Data, Assessment & Accountability: Overseeing First Destination Survey and internship reporting, ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements; using career outcomes data to inform programming, faculty engagement, and institutional planning; as well as advocating for resources, staffing, and space that position Career Development as a central, accessible student service alongside Academic Support and Commuter Support. Learn more about this opportunity via the Director of Career Development position summary.

    The PT Registered Nurse provides primary health care to the university students within the accepted professional nursing standards and protocols approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Responsibilities include developing and carrying out individualized care plans that support the physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being of students; working collaboratively with physicians and the clinical team to ensure high-quality, coordinated care; performing physical assessments, making nursing diagnoses, and providing treatment (including prescriptive medicine under standing orders); educating students about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures to promote lifelong wellness; identifying current and potential health risks, guiding students toward healthier choices and safer behaviors; maintaining accurate, clear, and timely documentation of visits, assessments, and treatment plans; communicating important clinical, safety, and student health concerns to leadership in a proactive, solutions-focused way; providing appropriate health information to parents when authorized by student consent; welcoming every student with compassion, courtesy, and respect, upholding a strong “student-first” philosophy and honoring diversity and inclusion; leading and supporting campus-wide health initiatives, including flu vaccine clinics, TB testing, health form reviews, and student physicals; serving as a key partner with faculty in the Physician Assistant program; acting as a trusted health resource and educator for the entire campus community; helping develop policies, protocols, and quality assurance programs that strengthen clinical care; pursuing ongoing professional growth through continuing education and licensure requirements; and supporting the overall operations of the Health Center, including supply management and other essential tasks. Learn more about this opportunity via the PT Registered Nurse position summary.

Open Faculty Positions

    The Assistant Professor of Accounting & Finance instructs a wide range of undergraduate courses in various accounting and finance subjects, including Intermediate Accounting, Tax and Corporate Tax Accounting, Government Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, Introductory Financial Planning, Estate Planning, and other courses as needed; has an ability to effectively use a variety of instructional techniques to convey expertise in an effective and engaging manner to students; advises students, participates in faculty scholarship/development, and provides service to both the department and university; as well as develops 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 Assistant Professor of Geology contributes to both the Geology and Environmental Science undergraduate programs offered within the department. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper-division Geology undergraduate courses; engaging in scholarly research, particularly involving undergraduate students, in addition to pursuing teaching excellence; and participating in academic advising and service to the department, school, and university. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Professor of Geology position summary.

    The Assistant Professor of Marketing prepares to instruct a wide range of undergraduate courses in various marketing subjects, including Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Principles of Marketing, and other courses as needed; advises and mentors students, participates in curriculum development, and maintains currency in the marketing field through professional development, scholarship, or continued industry engagement; participates in departmental initiatives, contributes to service activities within the department, university, and the broader community, and develops relationships with organizations in the field to facilitate student projects, internships, and job placements. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Professor of Marketing position summary.

    Assistant Professor of Psychology responsibilities include teaching courses within the specialization area and in the service of the department, such as Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods; student advising, recruiting, and academic committees. Learn more about this opportunity via the Assistant Professor of Psychology position summary.

    The Director of Forensic Science works productively and collegially with multiple related departments and faculty to instruct a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses in some combination of forensic anthropology, outdoor crime scene investigation, and criminalistics courses. Directorship responsibilities include course scheduling, student advising, faculty evaluation, budget and resource management, and recruiting. Teaching responsibilities include introductory, upper-division undergraduate, and graduate-level courses. In addition to pursuing teaching excellence, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly research, particularly involving undergraduate students, and participate in academic advising and service to the department, school, and university. Learn more about this opportunity via the Director of Forensic Science 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.

Open Hurst Athletics Positions

    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 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 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 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.