Retention Specialist

The retention specialist will lead the provost's distinguished first year student mentoring program, facilitating mentorship between first-Year students and faculty, while also supporting foundations courses focused on math, english, and academic skill building. Essential duties include providing academic and social support through individual and group meetings, managing student inquiries, maintaining records, and preparing statistical reports.

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with a minimum of 36 months of full-Time experience as an academic advisor in higher education. Candidates must possess effective oral and written communication skills, proficiency in microsoft office, and the ability to build rapport quickly with diverse populations.