Current jobs related to (Hybrid) Retention Specialist - Morgantown - West Virginia University

  • (Hybrid) Career Development Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    Description The Career Services Center at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Career Development Specialist. About the Opportunity The (Hybrid) Career Development Specialist will play a pivotal role in integrating career and professional development into the academic experience within the College of Applied Human...

  • (Hybrid) Prevention Specialist

    2 months ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is currently accepting applications for a Prevention Specialist. About the Opportunity The Prevention Specialist in this position fulfills a federal mandate for institutions of hig Specialist, Diversity, Equity, Director, Education, Training

  • (Hybrid) Program Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    Description The Department of Cancer Prevention and Control in the Cancer Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Specialist. About the Opportunity The position is located within the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) at the WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI), and duties may include other CPC...

  • (Hybrid) Compensation Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    Description The Division of Talent and Culture at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Compensation Specialist. About the Opportunity The Compensation Specialist provides professional assistance and consultation services in administering and maintaining pay policies and programs for classified, non-classified and administrative...

  • Medical Security Specialist

    7 days ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) Full time

    Job Title: Medical Security SpecialistJob Summary: Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking a qualified Medical Security Specialist to join our team. As a Medical Security Specialist, you will be responsible for enforcing regulations designed to prevent breaches of security, exercising judgment and using discretion in dealing with various...

  • (Hybrid) Residence Life Specialist-Residence Life-Student Life

    1 month ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    Description Residence Life within the Division of Student Life at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Residence Life Specialist. About the Opportunity: Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for Residence Life, the Residence Life Specialist is a full-time, live-in professional staff member responsible for the day-to-day...

  • Program Specialist

    1 week ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States West Virginia University Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at West Virginia University's Cancer Institute is seeking a Program Specialist to join their team. This is a hybrid position, offering a unique blend of remote and on-campus work.As a Program Specialist, you will play a vital role in enhancing state, regional, and national partnerships,...

  • (Hybrid) Prevention Specialist

    2 months ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Research Corporation Human Resources Full time

    West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is currently accepting applications for a Prevention Specialist. About the Opportunity The Prevention Specialist in this position fulfills a federal mandate for institutions of higher education to provide bystander education programs and have ongoing engagement programs. As such, this...

  • Operational Technology Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Amentum Full time

    Job Title: Operational Technology SpecialistJoin Amentum as an Operational Technology Specialist and play a critical role in the development and implementation of operational technology systems across the enterprise.Job Summary:The Operational Technology Specialist will be responsible for inventory tracking, standards development, and deployment &...

  • Operational Technology Specialist

    1 month ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Amentum Full time

    Job Title: Operational Technology SpecialistAt Amentum, we are seeking an experienced Operational Technology Specialist to join our team. As an OT Specialist, you will be responsible for inventory tracking, standards development, and deployment & maintenance of OT across the enterprise.Key Responsibilities:Lead and/or assist in troubleshooting system issues,...

  • Operational Technology Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Amentum Full time

    Job Title: Operational Technology SpecialistAmentum is seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Specialist to join our team. As an OT Specialist, you will be responsible for inventory tracking, standards development, and deployment & maintenance of OT across the enterprise.Key Responsibilities:Work with various stakeholders, vendors, and other...

  • (Hybrid) Compensation Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    Description The Division of Talent and Culture at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Compensation Specialist. About the Opportunity The Compensation Specialist provides professional assistance and consultation services in administering and maintaining pay policies and programs for classified, non-classified and administrative...

  • (Hybrid) Prevention Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    Description West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is currently accepting applications for a Prevention Specialist. About the Opportunity The Prevention Specialist in this position fulfills a federal mandate for institutions of higher education to provide bystander education programs and have ongoing engagement programs. As...

  • Operational Technology Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Amentum Full time

    Job Title: Operational Technology SpecialistJoin Amentum as an Operational Technology Specialist and play a critical role in the development and implementation of OT systems across the enterprise.Job Summary:The Operational Technology Specialist will be responsible for inventory tracking, standards development, and deployment & maintenance of OT across the...

  • (Hybrid) Director of Residence Life

    4 days ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    Description The Housing and Residence Life department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Residence Life. About the Opportunity The Director of Residence Life will assist the Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life in the overall administration of Residence Life. The director will be responsible for...

  • Customer Success Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States Biolyst Scientific Full time

    Customer Success SpecialistBiolyst Scientific is seeking a highly skilled Customer Success Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our customer-facing team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and technical support to our strategic clients.Key Responsibilities:Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries...

  • Travel Ultrasound Technologist

    2 weeks ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Aureus Medical Group - Imaging Full time

    Job Title: Echocardiography SpecialistAureus Medical Group - Imaging is seeking a skilled Echocardiography Specialist to join their team in Morgantown, West Virginia.Job Summary:We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Echocardiography Specialist to work in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in echocardiography...

  • Accounts Payable Specialist

    2 days ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States WVU Medicine Full time

    WVU Medicine is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Morgantown, West Virginia. The successful candidate will provide financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses controlled. **Key Responsibilities:*** Matches purchase orders to invoices and enters invoices into computer...

  • (Hybrid) Program Specialist

    1 month ago

    Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time

    Description The Department of Cancer Prevention and Control in the Cancer Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Specialist. About the Opportunity The position is located within the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) at the WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI), and duties may include other CPC...

  • Program Specialist

    7 days ago

    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States West Virginia University Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute is seeking a highly skilled Program Specialist to join their team. This is a hybrid position, offering a unique blend of remote and on-site work opportunities.As a Program Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the...

(Hybrid) Retention Specialist

2 months ago

Morgantown, United States West Virginia University Full time
Description

The Department of Undergraduate Programs in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Retention Specialist.

About the Opportunity

This position will coordinate and implement a comprehensive set of support services designed to ensure the success of undergraduate business students as measured by increases in retention and graduation rates. This includes a focus on key cohorts important to retention, such as first-time freshmen, academically at-risk students, first generation students, and underrepresented minority students. The incumbent will conduct programmatic and individual activities to support these efforts while functioning as part of the College's Undergraduate Programs Recruitment & Retention Team.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
  • Wellness programs
What You'll Do:

Student Support - Retention of Academically at-Risk Students
  • Lead and coordinate Mid-Year Academy in advance of the fall and spring semesters, including student outreach, coordination with academic advisors for appropriate course schedules, and completion of students' contractual obligations to remain enrolled in the College.
  • Design and host virtual/on-campus informational events for students on academic probation.
  • May instruct other student success focused courses as necessary to meet college retention goals. Includes teaching the course and grading assignments.
  • Support contractually readmitted students and students on academic probation and students on suspension through success coaching and other relevant approaches.
  • Review student records for retention issues; follow up on progress through personal correspondence.
  • Maintain a success coaching caseload of 25-40 students per semester. Meet with students 4-6 times to provide counsel on administrative and academic barriers that prevent them from progressing toward their degree. Discuss success topics including but not limited to motivation, study habits, time management, and goal setting.
  • Make referrals to appropriate offices such as Student Financial Services and Registrar to resolve individual student problems outside of the scope of Undergraduate Programs and Advising.
  • Track and maintain reports on student outcomes at the end of each semester (i.e. completed academic probation requirements, remediated to good academic standing, registered for the following semester, withdrawn, not returning, etc.)
  • Keep detailed notes of student interactions in data management systems such as Navigate and DegreeWorks.
  • Track and evaluate Academic Probation Contracts and Contractual Readmission Program contracts.
  • Point of contact for student suspension appeals and serve on the committee to adjudicate suspension appeals in consultation with the Associate and Assistant Deans.
  • Point of contact for managing the Students Not Registered campaign at the end of each semester, including the responsibility of working with the Dean of Completion to identify students not returning to WVU, as well as managing outreach to students who are returning.
  • Serving one the University-wide Student Success Task Force.
  • Develop and conduct special topics workshops or mentorship opportunities that meet student needs in consultation with the Director Assistant Dean.
  • Document and track student issues; prepare periodic reports on service issues.
  • Supervise graduate assistant who oversees a success coaching caseload and teaches BCOR.
Student Support - General Student Retention/ Persistence
  • In consultation with the Assistant Dean, identify key groups of students who could benefit from additional College-specific retention programming (such as First-Generation students, students with GPAs between 2.0 and 2.25, etc.)
  • Support and assist the Assistant Dean and Director in the Donor Scholarship Awarding process.
  • Collaborate with Office of First-Generation Programs to provide business related supports and design and coordinate events for first generation students.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement peer-led accountability programs to assist underclassmen in developing study skills, time management skills, and motivation.
  • Develop and conduct workshops, programs, services, or other approaches to meet the needs of the aforementioned special populations to support retention.
  • Assist AeSC Manager with student activities such as student organizations, events, etc.
  • Create and track reports as needed using Navigate. Use the information to determine the efficacy of our programs in terms of retention and student persistence and make suggestions for future programming efforts.
  • Participate in College activities related to student engagement as needed.
CLIMB Living Learning Community (LLC) Coordinator
  • Coordinate with Housing & Residence Life to offer business-specific programming to residents of the CLIMB LLC.
  • Plan, coordinate and execute 3-5 programs, events, or activities to residents during the fall and spring semester (6-10 per academic year) to provide students with a business-specific experience.
  • Work with academic advising team to coordinate in-hall academic advising for residents for the fall and spring semesters.
  • Serve as college's representative at campus wide meetings related to Living Learning Communities.
BCOR 490/Chambers Peer Mentorship Program
  • Direct the Chambers Peer Mentorship program. Interview, hire, onboard, train and evaluate the academic performance of 22-25 students each year for the BCOR 490, teaching Practicum, course associated with the program.
  • Supervise the work of the Chambers Peer Mentor undergraduate students to ensure they are effectively supporting the College's retention goals, including meeting 1 on 1 with each mentee, hosting student-focused events, and providing classroom support and engagement to BCOR 191 instructors.
  • Coordinate and collaborate closely with the BCOR 191 lead to effectively embed the Chambers Peer Mentorship Program withing the BCOR 191 course.
  • Conduct regular student and faculty assessment of the Peer Mentorship Program for continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate, assess, and update the BCOR 490 curriculum each year to continuously improve the program.
  • Manage scholarship awards for the Chambers Peer Mentors.
Data Tracking/ Record Keeping
  • Work with college data analysts and Director Assistant Dean to create and maintain meaningful reports on student engagement and retention.
  • Track activities across the campus related to the overall retention strategies and inform campus leadership regarding needed changes to mitigate any retention declines.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders throughout the college to provide a comprehensive view of student engagement activities.
  • Annually assess the prior year's retention utilizing a variety of data inputs from across the University.
  • Document and track student issues; prepare periodic reports on service issues.
Other
  • Serve on relevant committees related to student success as appointed by Director Assistant Dean.
  • Assist College as needed with department events and activities such as Academic Day, Adventure First Year Trips, and on campus recruitment activities, such as Decide and Discover Days.
  • Assist team members as needed with the application review, interviewing and selection of Peer Mentors, Student Ambassadors and other student leaders. Revised: June 2020, Compensation Unit, WVU Talent and Culture.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree, preferably in education, business, administration, counseling or a related field.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in higher education in a student-focused role preferred.
  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of student development theories and how to apply them in an academic environment.
  • Excellent commitment to customer service.
  • Superior time management skills to effectively oversee multiple ongoing projects.
  • The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written, oral, presentation).
  • Strong interpersonal skills including conflict management and problem solving.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the undergraduate curricular and co-curricular experience at WVU or another major public institution of HIED.
  • Ability to work collegially with members of the WVU community across multiple departments and at various levels.
  • Computer literacy - ability to use software/ student data systems such as Navigate, DegreeWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.