Associate Director of Credit Evaluation & Onboarding

Felician University•Rutherford, NJ

1d•$58,000 - $73,250•Hybrid

About The Position

Felician University seeks an experienced, goal-oriented admissions professional to serve as Associate Director of Credit Evaluation & Onboarding. This is a twelve-month, full-time hybrid appointment, with work on campus two days per week and remotely three days per week. Additional in-person presence is required for major University events. The Associate Director ensures a smooth transition for transfer and accelerated students from acceptance through initial attendance. The role provides strategic operational oversight of transfer and non-traditional credit evaluation, including transfer coursework, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), ed2go and other alternative credit-bearing programs, and additional pathways to credit. The Associate Director also manages new-student onboarding and enrollment communications to provide each new student with a smooth, informed, and personalized transition to the University. Working closely with the Director of Transfer and Adult Enrollment, the Associate Director leads initiatives to enhance the student experience, strengthen academic alignment, and promote retention among newly admitted transfer and accelerated students. The successful candidate is expected to support and promote Felician University’s mission and core values: Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, marketing, or a related field.
At least five years of 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.
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
Excellent organizational, project management, and analytical skills, including the ability to manage complex processes, prioritize effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments and engage with a culturally and religiously diverse student population.
Flexibility and willingness to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
Ability and willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan core values and mission of the University.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic operational oversight of transfer and non-traditional credit evaluation, including transfer coursework, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), ed2go and other alternative credit-bearing programs, and additional pathways to credit.
Ensure a seamless transition for transfer and accelerated students from acceptance through initial attendance.
Manage new-student onboarding and enrollment communications.
Lead initiatives to enhance student experience, strengthen academic alignment, and promote retention of newly admitted transfer and accelerated students.
Collaborate with the Director of Transfer and Adult Enrollment.
Analyze data and prepare reports.
Support and promote Felician University’s mission and core values.