Retention & Transition Specialist - HEERF - Part Time
Employer
Job Location
Statesville campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Technical/Paraprofessional
Application Period
Closes: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong commitment to customer service
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Student centered
Ability to track outcomes of interventions, utilize the data for informed decision making
Education and Experience Requirements:
Associate’s degree is required
One year experience working in a post-secondary institution of higher learning or an equivalent combination of training and experience required
Recruitment, advising or related experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong commitment to customer service
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Student centered
Ability to track outcomes of interventions, utilize the data for informed decision making
Education and Experience Requirements:
Associate’s degree is required
One year experience working in a post-secondary institution of higher learning or an equivalent combination of training and experience required
Recruitment, advising or related experience preferred
Position Description
The Retention and Transition Specialist provides support services for students who have stopped out of the college and seek them to return. The specialist will engage stop-out students with a variety of student services activities to ensure student reentry in the college is successful.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with appropriate campus departments to design, develop and implement a comprehensive student services system that includes individualized outreach, success tracking, and appropriate interventions and accommodations
Serves as a liaison for students to student support services such as tutoring, advising, financial aid and accessibility services
Provides resources and opportunities for students to explore careers and degree options
Creates programs to support the various development and social needs of students
Develops recruitment programs for students to attend for reentry
Identifies specific cohort groups with targeted interventions
Creates and administers student surveys aimed at providing feedback on student needs
Utilizes data to guide interventions and monitors effectiveness and student progress
Assists faculty and staff in identifying trends and researching best practices in student retention
Tracks student performance using college software
Surroundings/Environment:
Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements, with moderate noise.
Physical Effort:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain a stationary position for an extended period; move about the office, operate and position computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The employee may occasionally move up to 15 pounds. Work may include operation of a motor vehicle.
Scheduling:
This is a part-time position. Normal working hours will be between 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday; however must be available to work occasionally on weekends and evenings.
Travel:
Local travel is required, including between campus locations. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for special trainings/conferences.
Job Post Contact
Christina Sharkey, Human Resources Assistant
Mitchell Community College
500 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677
(704)978-1371 office
(704)978-3117 fax