Student Success Specialist

6 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Carlow University Full time
Student Success and Retention Specialist

Carlow University is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Student Success and Retention Specialist to join our team. This is a Title III grant funded position that reports to the Director of Retention. The Specialist will play a critical role in promoting a positive and successful learning experience for students, with a focus on increasing student persistence, retention, and completion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive student success and retention plan, working closely with faculty, staff, and students to identify and address areas of need.
  • Lead outreach efforts to students who have left Carlow before graduating, and coordinate re-enrollment and degree completion initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for proactive outreach to at-risk students, and develop strategies to support their success.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement retention technologies, programs, and initiatives.
  • Monitor academic progress of students, analyzing data to identify areas of need and develop targeted interventions.
  • Develop and implement student success and outreach plans, utilizing proactive strategies to re-engage students who need additional support.
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of Summer Bridge Programs, and develop events and activities to support student engagement and exploration.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement workshops and programming that support retention and student success.
Requirements:
  • Commitment to student success and the mission of Carlow University.
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work as a member of a team.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with university students.
  • Understanding of student development theory, specifically in first year, commuter, and transfer student needs and engagement.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We are committed to providing transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empowering them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

We are an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging our diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels.

We are seeking a candidate who is committed to our mission and values, and who is able to articulate how they will contribute to our commitment to equity, inclusion, and community. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional who is passionate about student success and retention, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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