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Title III Project Manager/Retention Specialist

Felician University, the Franciscan University of New Jersey, is seeking dynamic, enthusiastic and highly organized full-time professional Title III Project Manager Retention Specialist to provide support to the Dean. The Title III Project Manager/Retention Specialist is a full-time, 12-month appointment responsible for supporting Title III retention and student success initiatives through coordinated outreach, referrals, documentation, and follow-up for students at risk of withdrawal, leave of absence, or stop-out. The position works with Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, the Registrar, faculty, advisors, and student support offices to help students address common barriers to persistence and support timely enrollment and progression. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Project and Grant Management Support:

Support the Project Director in coordinating the Falcon RISE Title III grant. Maintain grant-management support tools. Track assigned project deadlines and follow up. Coordinate with campus partners in support of the grant. Support preparation of various documents assigned.

Retention Support:

Identify and provide timely outreach to students who have requested information and show early indicators of potential leave, withdrawal, stop-out or departure. Coordinate early intervention efforts to help resolve barriers to continue enrollment. Support students in navigating University policies and resources. Track outreach, referrals, intervention steps, student decisions, and follow-up outcomes using institutional systems and student success platforms. Share summaries of leave/withdrawal outreach and intervention activity to help inform retention strategies and reduce preventable attrition.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Three to five years of experience in student services, advising, retention, academic support, or a related higher education field.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting grant-funded programs or projects, including grant implementation, documentation, reporting, compliance, and deadline management.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with at-risk student populations and managing sensitive student matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience utilizing student information systems, retention software, or early alert platforms preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours as needed.
• Commitment to Felician University's mission, Franciscan values, and student-centered approach to 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 (403 B), tuition remission, and generous time off benefits.