Counselor

Felician University•Rutherford, NJ

About The Position

Felician University is hiring a goal-oriented admissions counselor for transfer, adult, and accelerated/online degree-completion students. The counselor manages a defined recruitment portfolio, which may include community college partnerships, corporate and organizational partners, and prospective adult learners. The role represents the university’s transfer and accelerated programs to prospective students, community college advisors, and partner institutions. The counselor evaluates transcripts and prior coursework for preliminary transferability, determines admissibility in accordance with university policy, and guides applicants through the initial enrollment process. This is a twelve-month, full-time appointment and is eligible for flexible work in accordance with university policy. The position supports Felician University’s core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required; BA/BS preferred.
Advanced analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Excellent public-speaking skills.
Well-developed organizational and time-management skills.
Highly advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people.
Availability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment when interacting with students, faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of computer databases and information systems.
Ability and willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan core values and mission of the University.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Slate CRM System.
BA/BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a defined recruitment portfolio that may include community college partnerships, corporate and organizational partners, and prospective adult learners.
Represent the university’s transfer and accelerated programs to prospective students, community college advisors, and partner institutions.
Evaluate transcripts and prior coursework for preliminary transferability.
Determine admissibility in accordance with university policy.
Guide applicants through the initial enrollment process.
Support and promote the Felician Franciscan core values and mission of the University.