Job Posting – Retention Specialist

Job Summary:

The Retention Specialist ensures students are aware of all support programs and services to ensure their academic success while at the college.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide special programs and services for students to enhance their academic performance and their ability to cope with college life; These include tutorials, study halls, counseling, workshops, and individual projects on study skills, time management, and stress management.
• Refer the student to appropriate support services based upon assessment data, (i.e., tutoring, disability, etc.)
• Provide individual coaching to help foster student success and academic development.
• Maintain documentation of all student interactions; generate regular performance reports summarizing student progress.
• Plan and execute intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts in collaboration with academic units.
• Develop specific programs and action plans for readmitted and non-traditional students.
• Conduct workshops and presentations for students or organizations pertaining to goal setting, time management, study skills, and communication skills.
• Assist the Director with special projects that contribute to institutional retention goals.
• Work and communicate effectively with students of all skill levels, professional staff, ABC faculty, and administrators.
• Acts as a liaison for student and academic support services for financial aid, tutoring, library, and disability services.
• Assists admissions office in the recruitment and retention of new and returning students
• Other duties as assigned

 Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in student personnel, education, counseling, or related field.
• Knowledge of student development.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work flexible scheduling.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students.