University of Detroit Mercy

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The University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education, sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. It is Michigan's largest and most comprehensive private university. The University of Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. Currently, the University has three open positions. University of Detroit Mercy is actively hiring for three on-site positions: * **Success Coach II:** This role involves supporting the academic success of low-income and first-generation students. The Success Coach II will develop individualized academic success plans, provide academic coaching and mentoring, and offer direct services. Essential duties include assisting students in transitioning to UDM, monitoring their progress, and addressing non-academic issues impacting academic success. Candidates must possess a college degree, with a preference for a Master’s degree in related fields, and two or more years of experience in an educational setting working with specific student populations. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. * **Network Engineer II:** The Network Engineer II will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of the university's networking environment, which includes wired and wireless data connectivity, cable TV services, audio-visual networks, and more. Key responsibilities include implementing network infrastructure solutions, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining network hardware and software. A two-year college degree or equivalent is required, along with six months to two years of experience. The salary is $62,917.00/Annually. The work schedule is Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM. * **Lieutenant:** This position commands and directs the entire investigative and operational sections of the Department of Public Safety at the University of Detroit Mercy. Responsibilities include training, education, enforcement of laws and university policies, and responding to high-profile situations. Candidates must possess a college degree and have five to seven years of experience. MCOLES certification or certifiability is preferred. The work schedule varies. The job postings highlight specific technologies and skills utilized at the University of Detroit Mercy: * **Success Coach II:** Academic Coaching, Mentoring, Student Support, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Workshop Coordination, Cultural Awareness, Student Retention, Evaluation, Advising, Grant Management, Counseling, Time Management, Organizational Skills, and Crisis Management. * **Network Engineer II:** Network Infrastructure, Troubleshooting, Network Performance, Network Hardware, Network Software, Technical Support, Network Servers, Firewalls, VPN Services, Network Appliances, Collaboration, Documentation, Vendor Coordination, Layer 2 Protocols, Layer 3 Protocols, and Operating Systems. * **Lieutenant:** Leadership, Training, Communication, Organizational Skills, Administrative Skills, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Judgment, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Multi-tasking, Detail Orientation, Computer Proficiency, Professionalism, Reliability, and Presentation Skills. All three open positions at the University of Detroit Mercy are on-site. The Network Engineer II position involves frequent walking and occasional work in network closets spread throughout the campus. The Lieutenant position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and drag objects weighing up to 200 pounds and potentially more in some situations. The physical demands for the Success Coach II role include lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). All positions involve regular exposure to a normal office environment. * **What benefits does University of Detroit Mercy offer to its employees?** The university offers medical, dental, and vision plans, with options for employee and dependent discounts, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Additionally, employees can access an Employee Assistance Program, short and long-term disability coverage, life and AD&D insurance, and tuition remission benefits. Retirement plans are also provided with employer matching. * **What are the minimum qualifications for the Success Coach II position?** The minimum qualifications include a college degree and two to five years of employment. * **What is the anticipated schedule for the Network Engineer II position?** The anticipated work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. * **What are the physical requirements for the Lieutenant position?** The Lieutenant position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or dragging objects weighing up to 200 lbs or more, along with running, jumping, climbing and frequent long periods of standing. * **What is the remote policy for the open positions?** All three available positions (Success Coach II, Network Engineer II, and Lieutenant) are on-site positions.