Jobs at Mercer University

Lead and manage the Aircraft Directorate's engineering teams, oversee contract execution and budgets, drive business development, mentor technical staff, ensure compliance with MERC processes, and support proposal and program management activities.

Support and perform cybersecurity operations including vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, threat/risk analysis, incident response, STIG application, security certification/accreditation support, and development of software-based remediations. Participate in security documentation, system security plans, testing, and customer technical interchange meetings while ensuring adherence to government policies and MERC procedures.

Lead and oversee all software engineering efforts for contracts including design, development, prototyping, production, operations, and technical mentorship. Manage budgets, proposals, customer interface, and cross-discipline teams while ensuring quality, reporting, and bringing concepts to working models.

Lead and manage campus police and public safety operations for Mercer University's Atlanta campus, including personnel supervision, training, policy development, emergency management, interagency coordination, community engagement, fleet and resource management, and compliance with POST and legal standards.

Provide administrative and project support for the School of Engineering: prepare schedules and reports, manage building and event calendars, assist with faculty hires and student records, support committees and student programs, coordinate travel and reimbursements, and maintain an office presence.

Provide desktop and end-user IT support: troubleshoot hardware/software/peripherals, respond to calls/emails/work orders, install and configure workstations, maintain support records, coordinate vendor fixes, and communicate with users and managers to resolve issues.

Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of complex system-level and application software. Manage teams, mentor junior staff, conduct design reviews, analyze algorithms and architectures, ensure secure coding and quality standards, and support customer engagements and business opportunities.

Supervise 3rd and 4th year medical student clinical programs, coordinate schedules and NBME/OSCE proctoring, manage grades and committee records, liaise with hospitals and preceptors, maintain student facilities, and support curriculum content in One45 and LMS.

Lead and manage multi-year, multi-million-dollar externally funded programs. Plan, staff, and maintain program schedules; ensure contract execution within budget, scope, and schedule; conduct technical and programmatic reviews; support proposal development and capture; protect proprietary information; and perform other assigned duties.

Manage HR data and records, oversee HRIS workflows (onboarding and employee lifecycle), audit transactions for payroll and reporting accuracy, administer the I-9 process for compliance, maintain legal employee files, respond to internal/external information requests, and provide training and guidance to end users.

Provide primary care to general-population patients in a family medicine clinic on a PRN/on-call basis under physician supervision. Evaluate and treat acute and chronic conditions, develop treatment plans, provide preventive care and patient education, refer to specialists as needed, document care in EMR, and maintain BLS certification and professional patient-clinician relationships.

Design and perform detailed engineering work across disciplines (aerospace, electrical, computer, mechanical, software/cybersecurity). Analyze technologies, research alternatives, design and implement advanced solutions, participate in multidisciplinary teams, present technical recommendations to customers, provide cost/schedule/risk input, and support business development opportunities while adhering to MERC quality policies.

Lead fundraising and alumni engagement for the Law School: meet annual and campaign gift goals, plan major fundraising events, coordinate with alumni relations and communications, support the Dean and University Advancement, and manage constituent outreach including travel and non-standard hours.

Manage 3rd and 4th year clinical education programs, supervise clerkship coordinators, coordinate student schedules and NBME/OSCE proctoring, maintain records, liaise with hospitals and preceptors, and support curriculum and grade reporting.

Lead and perform detailed electrical engineering for electronic warfare and avionics: design, research, technology evaluation, multidisciplinary team leadership, customer technical interfacing, cost/schedule/risk assessment, and support MERC quality and business development.

Lead and perform enterprise, platform, and software cybersecurity operations including audits, vulnerability assessments, risk management, and accreditation. Direct multidisciplinary teams, develop security techniques and lab environments, advise leadership on threats, integrate security into system development, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with DoD, federal, state, and MERC policies.

Provide high-level administrative support to the Provost and Vice Provosts, manage complex calendars, coordinate university events and committees, reconcile office budgets and purchasing card statements, maintain electronic filing and sensitive correspondence, supervise a part-time student worker, and oversee day-to-day operations of the Provost's Office.

Lead independent and collaborative cardiovascular drug-discovery research focused on ion channels and GPCRs. Design and perform in vivo and in vitro experiments (myography, imaging, microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular assays), conduct biophysical and in silico analyses, contribute to grant writing and manuscripts, and support lab operations ensuring rigor, reproducibility, and compliance.

Designs and develops full-stack and embedded software solutions, implements secure coding and database-driven applications, manages SDLC and testing, documents designs, collaborates with customers and teammates, and supports DoD-related software/cyber projects under a technical lead.

Provide administrative, financial, operational, and event coordination support for the Physician Assistant Studies program. Manage budget tracking and financial transactions, maintain ARC-PA portal and program calendar, coordinate admissions and program events, support faculty/staff/students, maintain records and databases, and liaise with university offices and external partners to ensure compliance and smooth program operations.