Retention and Learning Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Loyola University Chicago Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Details

**Job Title**
- SPECIALIST**Position Number**
- 8100004**Job Category**
- University Staff**Job Type**
- Full-Time**FLSA Status**
- Exempt**Campus**
- Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses**Department Name**
- SCHOOL OF NURSING**Location Code**
- SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)**Is this split and/or fully grant funded?**
- Yes**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Retention and Learning Specialist assumes a primary role in facilitating student success and retention in the CARE Pathway to the BSN program of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Through a variety of intervention and support initiatives, the Retention and Learning Specialist collaborates with advising, faculty, student affairs and colleagues from the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing and across the university. The Retention and Learning Specialist reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
- Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitates regular support sessions with individual and groups of students to promote student success, retention, and well-being.
- Collaborates with faculty, academic advisors, faculty advisors, and program track director in the identification of students needing academic support intervention.
- Develops and manages programming to foster development of successful collegiate transitions and the development of beneficial academic skills and behaviors.
- Uses intervention frameworks for program planning and implementation.
- Evaluates retention and learning initiatives on a regular basis.
- Engages in quality improvement strategies to promote optimal student retention and learning outcomes.
- Manages the early alert and response system in the school of nursing to identify and intervene for students needing academic supports.
- Provides continuing education to faculty and staff in topics related to student success, retention, and learning.

**Minimum Education and/or Work Experience**
- Minimum Education:

- Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum Experience:
- Two to three years higher education experience in student affairs or an academic support role.

Preferred Education:

- Master’s degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Counseling, Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education Administration, or another area aligned with position responsibilities.

Preferred Experience:
- Two or more years higher education experience in student affairs or an academic support role.

**Qualifications**

**Preferred Work Experience/Education**:

- Master’s degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Counseling, Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education Administration, or another area aligned with position responsibilities.
- Two or more years higher education experience in student affairs or an academic support role
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, tailored to constituents.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, and the profession of nursing.

**Certificates/Credentials/Licenses**
- See Minimum Education and/or Work Experience**Computer Skills**
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.)**Supervisory Responsibilities**
- No**Required operation of university owned vehicles**
- No**Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?**
- No**Physical Demands**
- None**Working Conditions**
- None**Open Date**
- 10/16/2023**Close Date**

**Special Instructions to Applicants**The Inclusive Excellence statement should address the following:

- Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
- Past activities: Discuss past activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring; outreach efforts; committees, task forces, and boards; scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
- Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into the Retention and Learning Specialist role.

**Diversity and Inclusion Statement**
- As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors _**_diversity, equity, and inclusion_**_. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professiona


  • Retention Specialist

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 3 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States City Colleges of Chicago Full time

    RETENTION SPECILIST (GRANT FUNDED) – PART-TIME DAWSON TECHNICAL INSTITUTEDawson Technical Institute (DTI) is currently seeking a part-time Retention Specialist (Grant Funded) who is responsible for, but not limited to, providing information and assistance to program participants for the purpose of student retention, transfer, and recruitment. DTI is an...


  • Chicago, United States The Loop Speech, Language, and Learning Full time

    The Loop Speech, Language, and Learning is a private practice that partners with independent schools in Chicago to provide support to their students during the school day. We are currently interviewing Learning Specialists (LBS1) for the 2023/2024 school year.POSITION DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to work with a growing private practice that serves...


  • Chicago, United States The Loop Speech, Language, and Learning Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Loop Speech, Language, and Learning is a private practice that partners with independent schools in Chicago to provide support to their students during the school day. We are currently interviewing Learning Specialists (LBS1) for the 2023/2024 school year.POSITION DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to work with a growing private...


  • Chicago, United States The Loop Speech, Language, and Learning Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Loop Speech, Language, and Learning is a private practice that partners with independent schools in Chicago to provide support to their students during the school day. We are currently interviewing Learning Specialists (LBS1) for the 2023/2024 school year.POSITION DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to work with a growing private...


  • Chicago, United States Russell Tobin Full time

    Job Description Job Description Russell Tobin + Associates is currently seeking Learning & Development Specialist to support our client. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in Consumer Services industry . Potential to extend or convert for the right candidate. Apply today for consideration! Position:...


  • Chicago, United States Russell Tobin Full time

    Job Description Job Description Russell Tobin + Associates is currently seeking Learning & Development Specialist to support our client. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in Consumer Services industry . Potential to extend or convert for the right candidate. Apply today for consideration!Position:...


  • Chicago, United States Russell Tobin Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRussell Tobin + Associates is currently seeking Learning & Development Specialist to support our client. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in Consumer Services industry. Potential to extend or convert for the right candidate. Apply today for consideration!Position: Learning...


  • Chicago, United States eTeam Full time

    Primary Skills Required: Strong Experience at least 8+ exp in Ensuring data compliant retention by using M365 / SP DMS Exp on migrating on SP basic to SP DMS. Exp on Driving further adoption and usage of MS365 tools esp. SP DMW with team/employees specific use cases Engage with teams to boost facilitate their data storage and retention journey with...

  • Retention Specialist

    Found in: beBee S US - 3 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States City Colleges of Chicago Full time

    tendersglobal.net RETENTION SPECILIST (GRANT FUNDED) – PART-TIME DAWSON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) is currently seeking a part-time Retention Specialist (Grant Funded) who is responsible for, but not limited to, providing information and assistance to program participants for the purpose of student retention, transfer, and...

  • Vice Chancellor – Student Retention and Completion

    Found in: beBee S US - 3 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States City Colleges of Chicago Full time

    tendersglobal.net PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The Vice Chancellor (VC) – Student Retention and Completion, in close partnership with the Executive Vice Chancellor – Chief Student Experience Officer, advances the vision and strategic framework for student retention and completion at City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), guiding and enhancing a seamless,...

  • Vice Chancellor – Student Retention and Completion

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 3 weeks ago


    Chicago, Illinois, United States City Colleges of Chicago Full time

    PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The Vice Chancellor (VC) – Student Retention and Completion, in close partnership with the Executive Vice Chancellor – Chief Student Experience Officer, advances the vision and strategic framework for student retention and completion at City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), guiding and enhancing a seamless, supportive, and empowering student...


  • Chicago, United States Katalyst Group Full time

    Katalyst Group is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist for a global client based in the Chicago Loop. This person must be familiar with L&D design/dev, HR, and some aspects of onboarding or orientation. _**This is a contract, not full time opportunity.**_ **What you bring**: - BS Degree or applicable professional experience - Familiarity with...


  • Chicago, United States Covert Recruiting Full time

    Digital Learning Delivery Manager Full Time Hybrid (2 days a week downtown Chicago) $89-100k with benefits **Must have experience in adult education programs **Must have experience in online education Critical Outcomes Innovative Program Development and Delivery: Successfully lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge online educational...

  • Digital Learning Manager

    Found in: Appcast US C2 - 1 week ago


    Chicago, United States Covert Recruiting Full time

    Digital Learning Delivery ManagerFull TimeHybrid (2 days a week downtown Chicago)$89-100k with benefits**Must have experience in adult education programs**Must have experience in online educationCritical Outcomes• Innovative Program Development and Delivery: Successfully lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge online educational programs....

  • Digital Learning Manager

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 1 week ago


    Chicago, United States Covert Recruiting Full time

    Digital Learning Delivery ManagerFull TimeHybrid (2 days a week downtown Chicago)$89-100k with benefits**Must have experience in adult education programs**Must have experience in online educationCritical Outcomes• Innovative Program Development and Delivery: Successfully lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge online educational programs....


  • Chicago, United States Covert Recruiting Full time

    Digital Learning Delivery Manager Full Time Hybrid (2 days a week downtown Chicago) $89-100k with benefits **Must have experience in adult education programs **Must have experience in online education Critical Outcomes Innovative Program Development and Delivery: Successfully lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge online educational...


  • Chicago, United States Covert Recruiting Full time

    Digital Learning Delivery ManagerFull TimeHybrid (2 days a week downtown Chicago)$89-100k with benefits**Must have experience in adult education programs**Must have experience in online educationCritical Outcomes• Innovative Program Development and Delivery: Successfully lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge online educational programs....


  • Chicago, United States Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Chicago Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJeep of Chicago is the newest Jeep dealership in the city. Located on the Northside we are uniquely positioned to serve the needs of the City, Northwest suburbs, Southwest Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana. In other words we have an incredible book of business and huge growth opportunity! We need a dynamic, goal oriented, engaging...


  • Chicago, United States Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Chicago Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJeep of Chicago is the newest Jeep dealership in the city. Located on the Northside we are uniquely positioned to serve the needs of the City, Northwest suburbs, Southwest Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana. In other words we have an incredible book of business and huge growth opportunity! We need a dynamic, goal oriented, engaging...

  • Sr. Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Chicago, United States BISSELL Full time

    Overview The Senior Manager Email Marketing & Retention will lead the team responsible for the development, management, and optimization of BISSELL’s email program—including promotional and launch campaigns, automated/behavioral sends, and highly personalized journeys. This person will have a customer-first mindset, with a deep understanding of the...