At Central Carolina Community College, we create transformative lifelong learning opportunities! We expect all employees to find ways to remove barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achievable dreams. Our employees are charged to recognize the challenges we face and to respond to them with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to help. 

The Assessment, Recruitment and Retention Specialist  is responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of College and Career Readiness data. The incumbent will assist in recruiting, testing and monitoring operations of the College and Career Readiness Department.   

       This position will also work in other Chatham County locations.

Diversity Policy:  Central Carolina Community College believes the college experience is greatly enriched through diversity; therefore, the college encourages diversity of thought within the student body and staff. Furthermore, the college seeks to promote awareness of diversity and the respect for all individuals, and the college pledges to adhere to this mission in its relationship with the community.   

Essential Duties

• Collect, enter, and analyze all Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) data for College and Career Readiness. 
• Analyze student data per North Carolina Community College System Basic Skills benchmarks and federal requirements to prepare timely reports that allow for data-informed management.
• Prepare reports for College and Career Readiness Coordinators and Dean.
• Keep up to date on the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) performance standards. 
•  Monitor student progress per standardized testing and administer tests per North Carolina Community College System Basic Skills policy.
• Assist in student recruitment efforts by developing and implementing recruitment plans, collaborating with Marketing to create marketing tools, and attending community events to serve as the basic skills recruitment representative.
• Provides information and guidance to new, prospective and undecided students to assist in the transition to postsecondary education programs and/or Basic Skills programs.
• Process end-of-term paperwork and compiles reports on grades, attendance, and retention rates.
• Obtain certification within 90 days of hire for Best Plus Testing Administrator, HiSet Testing administrator, Pearson Vue Test Administrator, and CASAS testing Administrator.
• Attend required college, state, or federal meetings.
• Encourage and support college activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies. 
• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Complete the annual five-hour staff development. 
• Occasional evenings and weekends required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Assessment and Retention Specialist will encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities.