Academic Evaluator

Description

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Title :   Academic Evaluator

Union Description :   AFT / Professional Services Specialist IV

Job Category : 12 Month, Exempt, 35 Workweek

Post End Date :   September 5, 2025

Salary Range : Range 18 - $ 55,142.18 - $63,410.34 (Steps 1-4)

Position Summary :

The Academic Evaluator reports to the Associate director for Academic Evaluation.  The Academic Evaluator is responsible for developing and implementing customer friendly procedures and processes that assist students in progressing towards graduation while maintaining the academic integrity of the institution.  Ability to initiate the use of functionality in Oracle / PeopleSoft (PAWS) as it relates to Academic Advising.  Ability to work in highly technical, customer friendly environment using the Oracle / PeopleSoft Advising Module and other web based advising tools expected.

Main Responsibilities :

• Review and evaluate undergraduate student credentials via the degree auditing process to insure that students have met all graduation requirements.
• Evaluate and award course units from external colleges or agencies that are in compliance with college policy.  This includes Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing credit, Transfer credit and other academic records.
• Meet with students on an individual basis and respond to student inquiries.
• Meet with transfer prospects during the admissions recruitment period.  This  could entail traveling to the community colleges with the admissions office to discuss the transferability of credits with prospects as well as transfer counselors.
• Update student academic records, in PAWS,  based on waivers and exceptions  received from the academic departments.
• Authorize course work to be taken at other institutions based on college policy.
• Support the registration process during the registration appointment period and during orientation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications :

Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits :

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including :

Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans

Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program

Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program

Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee affinity groups

New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)

Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions :

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

Primary Location : Green Hall - Records & Registration

Work Locations :

Green Hall - Records & Registration (Green Hall - Records & Registration)

2000 Pennington Rd

Ewing Township, 08628

Job : Staff

Organization : The College of New Jersey

Job Posting : Aug 21, 2025, 10 : 06 : 34 AM