Academic Retention Specialist
University of Idaho - Moscow, ID
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This job was posted by : For more information, please see: rrUniversity of Idaho rrAcademic Retention Specialist rrLocation: Moscow rrDivision/College: Equity and Diversity-MID rrEmployee Category: Classified rrPay Range: $22.80 per hour or higher depending on experience and education rrFTE: 1.0 rrFull/Part Time: Full Time rrPosition Summary: rThe Academic Retention Specialist will provide direct service to first-year and undergraduate students using the Native American Student Center (NASC) that require 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 NASC 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 Native American Student Center Director. rrMinimum Qualifications: r Bachelors Degree Demonstrated experience: Working with underserved and/or under-represented populations One year working with 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 rrPreferred Qualifications: r Demonstrated experience of cultural responsive program development and implementation Demonstrated experience working with Native American populations Ability to: Interface professionally with departments, staff, faculty and students Manage a variety of projects simultaneously One year of experience organizing, coordinating and/or managing academic retention programs. Familiar with UI policies and procedures rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions: r None None r rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other r r rPosting Number: SP004518P rrPosting Date: 07/15/2024 rrClosing Date: rrOpen Until Filled: Yes rrSpecial Instructions: rFirst consideration will be given to those applying by July 29, 2024. To apply, please submit a current resume, a letter of qualification addressing how you meet all required qualifications and any additional preferred qualifications, and a list of three references. rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. rrTo apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu rrEEO Statement rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. rr r r r r rCopyright 2024 Inc. All rights reserved. r rPosted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency rjeid-4648dc8315992c4eabb352c35b60aa57
Created: 2024-09-23