Academic Retention Specialist
Universities of Wisconsin
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Salary
$46,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The specialist coordinates student-Centered initiatives to advance retention, engagement, and recruitment across stem programs, focusing on fostering connection and awareness of academic and career pathways. This role involves collaborating with partners to deliver unified messaging, monitoring student trends, identifying risk indicators, and coordinating targeted initiatives to encourage persistence and completion.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree is required, along with professional experience in academic advising, student support, coaching, case management, or retention services. Candidates must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and experience maintaining accurate records using electronic systems.
Benefits
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Health plans
- Wisconsin Retirement System
- Personal holiday
- Legal holidays