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Felician University is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, goal-oriented admissions professional to serve as the Associate Director of Credit Evaluation & Onboarding. The position is a twelve-month, full-time hybrid appointment, working on campus two days per week and remotely three days per week, with additional in-person presence required for major University events. The Associate Director ensures a seamless transition for transfer and accelerated students enrolling at Felician University from the point of acceptance through initial attendance. The Associate Director provides strategic operational oversight of the transfer and non-traditional credit evaluation process, including transfer coursework, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), ed2go and other alternative credit bearing programs, and additional pathways to credit. In addition, they manage new student onboarding and enrollment communications, ensuring that each new student experiences a smooth, informed, and personalized transition to the University. Working closely with the Director of Transfer and Adult Enrollment, the Associate Director leads initiatives that enhance student experience, strengthen academic alignment, and promote retention of newly admitted transfer and accelerated students.
Felician University is committed to maintaining a learning and employment environment based upon our core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need. We offer a choice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a retirement plan (403B), tuition remission, and generous time off benefits.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, marketing, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
Salary Range: $58,000 to $73,250
Qualifications
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in enrollment management or related student services within higher education, including work with transfer and adult student populations; strong proficiency with student information systems and CRM platforms, including Ellucian Colleague and Slate, and the ability to analyze data and prepare reports; excellent organizational, project management, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex processes, prioritize effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment; strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and engage with a culturally and religiously diverse student population; Flexibility and willingness to work evening and weekend hours as needed; and the ability and willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan core values and mission of the University.
To Apply
Please email cover letter, three (3) professional references and CV/resume electronically to the Director or via USPS to:
Ms. Brianna Grausso, Director
Adult & Transfer Admissions
Felician University
1 Felician Way
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070
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Responsibilities
Oversee transfer and non-traditional credit evaluation, including transfer coursework, Prior Learning Assessment, ed2go, and other alternative credit pathways. Lead new-student onboarding and enrollment communications, coordinating initiatives to improve student experience, academic alignment, and retention among transfer and accelerated students.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, marketing, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates need at least five years of relevant higher education enrollment management or student services experience, proficiency with Ellucian Colleague and Slate, strong analytical and organizational abilities, and effective communication and collaboration skills.
Skills
- Enrollment Management
- Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Student Onboarding
- Enrollment Communications
- Student Information Systems
- Ellucian Colleague
- Slate CRM
- Data Analysis
- Report Preparation
- Project Management
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Student Retention
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan (403B)
- Tuition Remission
- Paid Time Off
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Brianna Grausso
Categories
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Higher Education
- Enrollment Management
- Transfer Students
- Adult Students
- Accelerated Students
- Credit Evaluation
- Transfer Coursework
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Ed2go
- Alternative Credit
- Student Onboarding
- Enrollment Communications
- Student Information Systems
- Ellucian Colleague
- Slate
- CRM
- Data Analysis
- Report Preparation
- Project Management
- Student Services
- Academic Alignment
- Student Retention
- Enrollment Operations
- Student Experience
