RETENTION SPECIALIST

RETENTION SPECIALIST

Req #: 195615 Department: UW BOTHELL- SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES Job Location: UW Bothell Posting Date: 09/10/2021 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. The campus is committed to increasing access to an excellent UW education and preparing students to be leaders throughout Washington and beyond.

UW Bothell provides students a participatory, cross-disciplinary experience grounded in hands-on learning, community-based research, close relationships with faculty as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success.

The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. More than 90 percent of undergraduates are from Washington State, more than 40% are first-generation college attendees, and more than half are students of color.

The University values hiring faculty and staff who have demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully with diverse student populations and who can contribute to a campus culture that promotes equity among colleagues.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at UW Bothell. Our work begins with the acceptance and celebration of the differences that are represented through the many diverse and minoritized communities on our campus and in the surrounding community. We recognize that we are bound together in a collective experience and that our actions impact all in our community. When we focus on the lives of the most marginalized groups among us, we also create conditions of equity, justice and academic excellence for everyone.

The three priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan - Increasing Access, Achieving Excellence are to: strengthen diversity and equity, enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross-disciplinary teaching and scholarship.

In addition to having award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability.

The UW Bothell has an outstanding opportunity for a Retention Specialist.

The Retention Specialist (RS) will have primary responsibility for recruitment and retention of students in the Advancing BIPOC Learning & Engagement (ABLE) Scholars program and the Bridge to Graduate Studies program. The RS will coordinate with partner schools and community contacts, refer students to existing campus and community services, and maintain coaching relationships with enrolled students. The RS will collaborate with other project personnel to develop and deliver recruitment, engagement, and professional development activities. The RS will assist with evaluation by facilitating data collection and management, program record-keeping, and documentation related to student activities.

* This position is grant-funded for 4 years; continuation of work beyond 4 years is dependent on additional funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruit & Retain Students in the ABLE Scholars Program

• Collaborate with project team, SNHS advising staff & faculty, and Washington Center for Nursing to develop and deliver recruitment, engagement, and professional development activities that lead to measurable outcomes for student retention & graduation
• Create & maintain resources that prepare students to apply for and complete graduate-level study in Nursing
• Partner with Tacoma campus retention specialist for program delivery, coordinating & developing student activities, and managing tri-campus communications
• Maintain database of student contacts, activities, and outcomes. Produce routine reports on student progress, obstacles, and results. Respond to the requirements of the HRSA Grant
• Through individual and group programming foster retention across duration of grant-identified pipeline culminating in approximately 200 students across CTC, BSN, and graduate programs

Administer Grant-Funded Scholarship Process

• Develop, administer, and support the Scholarship Committee, including reviewing applications, developing review rubrics, communicating decisions, and maintaining decision logs
• Increase access to summer coursework through additional scholarship support
• Build UW Financial Aid and Scholarship knowledge to be first point-of-contact for students at all degree levels; refer appropriately as needed
• Manage $850,000 Student Scholarship Budget

Develop Mentoring/Advising opportunities

• Develop and nurture peer-to-peer mentoring and support by highlighting and connecting to community multicultural nursing organizations
• Actively manage and connect students to university and community resources to facilitate retention
Other Duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Education, Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Academic Advising, Academic Services, Admissions, or Financial Aid in a higher education setting.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to providing excellent student services in a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Ability to form productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively interpersonally and in writing, with a proven ability to give public presentations as needed.
• Proficiency in standard office software.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to student records and information systems, admissions, and registration. Familiarity with an admissions process into a competitive major.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Academic support and advising, preferably in nursing, health sciences, or related field.
• Successful candidates will have a proven track-record of effective communication, experience collaborating with individuals and organizations, and recruitment.
• Candidates should demonstrate creativity and experience with program planning.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively engage with members of BIPOC communities or be from a BIPOC background.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .



Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

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Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.