Felician University, the Franciscan University of New Jersey is seeking a multi-dimensional, student-centric, innovative and creative student support specialist to serve as a College Navigator. Reporting to the College Navigator Manager, the Navigator promotes retention, financial and academic success. S/he engages students in a variety of student support services to ensure progression towards graduation leading to career; work in collaboration with faculty, various student support services professionals and students at the University and provide excellent customer service to support students throughout their Felician University education.
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.
Position Type:
Full-time, 12-months, Exempt, Title V Grant-funded
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of required education on a year-to-year basis.
Qualifications:
Two years of related experience in student services on a college campus or in a community agency that provides comparable services to students or diverse community members; demonstrated experience working with minority students, at-risk students, and students from a variety of cultural/ethnic/religious backgrounds; computer and technological literacy skills and willingness to work with new software and other technologies; an innovative and collaborative spirit; excellent interpersonal, organizational skills, and attention to detail; willingness and ability to support and promote the Felician Franciscan mission and core values of the University; fluent in (Spanish and English) and comfortable communicating via a variety of channels, including in person, phone, and email; willingness and ability to and promote the Franciscan Felician mission and values of the University.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for (two) 2 professional references electronically to: Project Manager or via USPS to:
Ms. Elizabeth Burke, Project Manager
Felician University
262 South Main Street
Lodi, New Jersey 07644
