Associate Director for Academic Operations

Felician University, the Franciscan University of New Jersey is seeking a dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic office operations professional to serve as Associate Director of Academic operations. The Associate Director has oversight of a variety of office functions, and ensures the efficient and effective management of academic operations within the Office of Registration and Records. S/he has oversight for a wide breadth and depth of education support services.

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 achoice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a retirement plan (403B), tuition remission, and generous time off benefits.

BA/BS degree required, Master’s degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, or related field preferred

3+ years of experience in higher education; preferably in the Registrar & Records area; knowledge of the Ellucian Colleague database and SIS databases; comprehensive understanding of FERPA regulations governing privacy rights concerning student records; excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; in-depth knowledge of best practices, trends, regulatory requirements of academic operations, student records management;

knowledge of and significant experience with Microsoft Office Suite; proven ability to think strategically. And with a strong operational function; ability and willingness to train co-workers and students on new technologies; ability and willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan mission and values of the University.