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Retention Specialist

Apply now Job no: 498932
Work type: Academic Staff - 12 Month Renewable
Location: Platteville
Categories: Student Services

Position Summary:

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking applicants for a Retention Specialist. The Retention Specialist within Multicultural Student Affairs serves in a student services capacity for services within the department as it relates to outreach to currently enrolled students. They serve as a retention specialist to assists undergraduate students in developing personal, social, learning and life strategies. This role is centered on supporting at-risk students and those transferring to another institution, with the aim of enhancing retention and ensuring degree completion for underrepresented minority students. 

This is a full-time position offering excellent benefits and paid leave. Salary range for this position is $43,000 - $46,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop an individual academic coaching plan for each Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) participant.
  • Monitor, plan, and facilitate student academic progress, MSA student programming, success plans, and career goals.
  • Work with students to develop effective study skills and habits.
  • Provide success skills workshops for all MSA program participants.
  • Document and track MSA student participation and record academic outcomes.
  • Make recommendations to improve retention efforts while advocating for campus-wide retention initiatives.
  • Serve on campus committees related to personal and program interests.
  • As a team of Advisors & Retention Specialists, responsible for all facets of pre-college camps offered through the department of Multicultural Student Affairs and works in coordination with other pre-college programming at UW-Platteville.
  • Collaborate with the management team on providing the SUCCEED Summer Bridge Program.
  • Partner with academic advisors, faculty, staff, students, and administrative personnel to track analytics, and help identify risk indicators to support data-informed retention and transfer strategies.
  • Responsible for outreach efforts at the pre-college level and represent MSA at appropriate recruitment events.
  • Implement recruitment and outreach for pre-college efforts in diverse communities with an emphasis on financial literacy and college readiness.
  • Manage assessment and data management for the pre-college populations served.
  • Maintain accurate MSA student records including contact logs, case notes, and files.
  • Provide referrals to appropriate campus resources.
  • Adhere to the established plan of operation, curriculum, process policy, program procedures, and all other related federal regulations.
  • May assist with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and/or provide financial aid/scholarship information.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution
  • A minimum of two years’ experience working with students in an educational setting.
  • Working knowledge of advising & retention strategies.
  • Experience working with diverse students from African American, American Indian, Latino/a, Hispanic and Southeast Asian populations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. Review of applications will begin August 23, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

  • Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
  • A current resume
  • Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, arrest or conviction record, identity as a veteran, disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, membership in the national guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state. Sexual harassment is illegal and will not be tolerated. Co-workers and supervisors may not retaliate against any employee, student, or job applicant because he or she filed a complaint, assisted in an investigation or participated in any proceeding alleging discrimination on the foregoing basis.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices. The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

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