Employment Opportunities

Mercy High School provides young women in grades nine through 12 a challenging college-preparatory education with a strong foundation of Catholic teachings. Guided by the traditions and values of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School promotes service, confidence, ethical leadership and respect, encouraging each student to flourish individually while rooted in community.

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

Mercy High School, a Catholic diocesan college preparatory high school for young women in Middletown Connecticut, is seeking an Executive Assistant.

The Executive Assistant assists the President and external relations departments, and works collaboratively with the Main Office staff. The Executive Assistant respects and maintains the confidentiality of the position.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:
The Executive Assistant is accountable to the President.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:
Support Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree or equivalent experience; organizational skills; hospitable and flexible disposition; team player; advanced knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists the President and Director of Development, including, but not limited to:
o handling mail, phone calls, and correspondence
o making appointments; managing calendars
o preparing mailings
o preparing for events
o providing hospitality for select meetings
o utilizing customer relationship manager databases
• Records proceedings between board members and the President’s Office
o attend and record minutes for Board of Trustees’ meetings
o maintain Board of Trustees’ website
o maintain all files pertaining to the Board and Board committees
• Maintains the schoolwide events and facility calendars, liaising with the Maintenance Department and coordinating with Athletic spaces when needed
• Processes new employee/coach paperwork and Office of Safe Environments training completions; maintains personnel, attendance, and Safe Driver enrollment records for current staff; maintains employee/staff, coach, and volunteer handbooks; keeps track of items for exiting/retiring employees
• Arranges for rentals and for the use of the facilities (with the approval of the president and consideration of mission, security, and marketing) and provides contracts to use the campus or building
• Supports various marketing, admissions or development/alumnae projects as needed
• Participates in technology and other professional development opportunities as they relate to the position
• Assists in the Main Office when necessary

WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a year-round, full-time position. Occasional work at night and weekends is needed.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified candidates are asked to submit electronically in one file a letter of introduction, a resume, and two professional references to: careers@mercyhigh.com. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Mercy High School is seeking applicants for a full-time Track and Field Assistant Coach with expertise in throwing events.

The Assistant Track and Field Coach is accountable to the Director of Athletics and the Head Track and Field Coach.


WORK SCHEDULE:
Full time during the winter and spring sports seasons

Interested candidates should send the following to the attention of Athletic Director Tim Kohs at tkohs@mercyhigh.com: resume, cover letter, transcripts and letters of recommendation.