Retention Specialist

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- OSHKOSH Retention Specialist OSHKOSH , Wisconsin Apply Now JOB REQUIREMENTS: Official Title: Retention Specialist Business Title:Retention Specialist Employment Class: Non-Instructional Academic StaffFTE: 1.0 Compensation: \$46,000 - \$51,000 FLSA Status: Exempt Terms ofEmployment: 12-month, annual, fixed-term renewable Position Summary: UWOshkosh provides a competitive benefits package for all benefit-eligiblepositions. Click for more details. Responsibilities Serve as aconsistent point of contact for designated enrolled students as theynavigate their first year at UWO. Facilitate intentional and proactiveoutreach, provide resources, answer questions, and support peer mentorsto reach students in their adjustment to their first year of college.Continue to build strong rapport with student mentors and train and hirepeer mentor team. Develop plan to provide student mentors with anassigned caseload of enrolled students. Guide peer mentors in theoutreach to students in their first year and beyond at UWO. Noticewarning signs leading to withdrawing from the university indicated inthe new student survey and quick polls. Provide support and resources tohelp retain students at the university. Facilitate follow-upcommunication for students flagged for concerns in data collection andthe early alert system. Teach mentors how to accurately document, trackand report on all contact and communication with enrolled students inNavigate. Maintain high knowledge about processes, programs, andservices on all three campuses important to the successful retention ofstudents throughout enrollment and first year at UWO. Workcollaboratively across the UW Oshkosh community to support a successfulfirst year at UWO for students. Assist with Titan Takeoff Day ofevent... For full info follow application link. The University ofWisconsin Oshkosh is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.UW Oshkosh considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability orveteran status. Reasonable Accommodation If you anticipate needing anytype of accommodation to participate in any portion of the College\'semployment process, including completion of the online applicationprocess, please contact the Office of Equity & Affirmative Action at(920) 424-2296 in advance of your participation or visit. Determinationsof requests for accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. TheUniversity of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities ofapplicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that theidentity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat.sec. 19.36(7). Employment will require a criminal background check. UWOshkosh complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act with regard tonondiscrimination on the basis of arrest and/or conviction record. ForUW Oshkosh campus safety / security information, see University PoliceAnnual Report, or call the Human Resources Office at (920) 424-1166 fora paper copy. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/1ECBE692680C4265 #J-18808-Ljbffr