Student Retention Specialist

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Louisiana Tech University is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Student Retention Specialist. The Specialist will work within one of the five academic colleges: College of Applied and Natural Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Engineering and Science, College of Liberal Arts.



Student Retention Specialists will assist the colleges to support the University’s goals to retain students; connect at-risk students to campus resources; and facilitate student success and persistence through advisement.

Louisiana Tech University is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Student Retention Specialist. The Specialist will work within one of the five academic colleges: College of Applied and Natural Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Engineering and Science, College of Liberal Arts.

Student Retention Specialists will assist the colleges to support the University’s goals to retain students; connect at-risk students to campus resources; and facilitate student success and persistence through advisement.

Qualifications and Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required. Successful candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills; creative problem-solving skills; the ability to create, maintain, and interpret digital records; fluency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Student Retention Specialists must demonstrate the ability to professionally engage with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds; commitment to equity and inclusion; and an attitude that is responsive, positive, and flexible.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute effective strategies and programs, including early intervention strategies, to enhance retention and student success
• Assist students with social and academic transitions
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of on- and off-campus referral sources that are available to support students’ needs
• Provide advising support for students and collaborate with on-campus stakeholders to improve advising processes and procedures
• Collect, interpret, and maintain college-specific data related to student retention and graduation rates
• Ongoing collaboration and coordination with other Student Retention Specialists
• Maintain familiarity with the University’s policies and procedures related to academic standards and expectations and student advancement.
• Develop effective programming and coordinate events and services to support student development, out-of-classroom learning, and academic progress.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with University policies and state and federal laws.

Application Process

Applicants must submit 1) a cover letter outlining relevant experience, 2) a current resumé which includes a chronology of employment, 3) names, telephone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references, and 4) an unofficial copy of your academic transcript from the school from which you received your highest degree.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Additional information about Louisiana Tech University can be found at www.latech.edu.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.