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Academic Retention Specialist

Employer
University of Idaho
Location
Idaho, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Aug 4, 2022

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Position Type
Executive, Other Executive
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


University of Idaho

Academic Retention Specialist


Location: Moscow

Division/College: Equity and Diversity

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $42,536 annually

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Academic Retention Specialist will provide direct service to first-year and undergraduate multicultural students requiring extensive academic support. General responsibilities include: Meeting on a monthly basis to monitor academic progress; assessing and providing academic tutoring opportunities for students; overseeing daily study tables; guiding and mentoring students in exploration of their choice of majors and coursework; advising/mentoring students on personal, financial, social, cultural, and academic related matters; researching scholarship and internship opportunities; and collaborating with a wide variety of university resources and personnel to provide students with comprehensive and culturally appropriate services. The OMA Academic Retention Specialist is expected to work closely with the staff in the University Advising Services, Student Support Services, Counseling and Testing Center, and other departments to provide the support services needed for the retention and completion of the students' undergraduate degree. This position facilitates workshops and/or support groups, orientation activities and completes other duties as assigned by the Office of Multicultural Affairs Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors’ degree
  • Demonstrated experience:
    • Working with underserved and/or under-represented populations.
    • One year working with post-secondary level students in a mentoring and/or advising role.
    • Using a personal computer for word processing, email, calendar management and internet searches.


  • Maintaining a high level of confidentiality.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience of cultural responsive program development and implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience working with domestic multicultural populations.
  • Ability to:
    • Interface professionally with departments, staff, faculty and students.
    • Manage a variety of projects simultaneously.


  • 1-2 years of experience organizing, coordinating and/or managing academic retention programs.
  • Familiar with UI policies and procedures.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
  • Available to work evening and occasional weekend hours.
  • Ability to have a valid driver license.



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003408P

Posting Date: 06/02/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
In addition to a current resume, please submit a letter of qualification that addresses the required and preferred qualifications as applicable.

For first consideration, please submit complete application materials no later than Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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