Student Engagement and Retention Specialist

3 weeks ago

Whiting, Indiana, United States Calumet College Full time
Job Description

**Job Summary**

The Second Year Experience Coordinator is a key position at Calumet College, responsible for implementing and coordinating programs and initiatives to support and enhance student engagement and learning. This role will assist first/second-year students in establishing their professional and academic goals by identifying student needs and offering necessary student success services that lead to persistence and on-time graduation.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Develop and implement curricular and cocurricular initiatives for second-year students in collaboration with faculty, Career Services, and other departments.
  • Collaborate with academic departments to identify at-risk students, develop interventions, and provide support to meet college expectations.
  • Measure and monitor retention Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identify necessary changes to address retention.
  • Focus on students throughout their Sophomore/2nd year of college, providing data-driven support and resources.
  • Evaluate progress of new student programs to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
  • Provide data and reports necessary for grant reports each semester.
  • Support students in special populations, using data and predictive analytics to design timely and strategic interventions.
  • Develop marketing strategies in collaboration with Marketing, for services and activities, including flyers and other publications, and internet marketing.
  • Manage the implementation and operationalize the A+ Initiative.
  • Develop and maintain subject matter knowledge related to degree programs and common student concerns and issues.
  • Develop a tracking system to document student participation in club and campus-wide events.
  • Assist the Student Engagement and Retention department with coordinating campus-wide events.
  • Oversee program budget.

**Grant Requirements**

  • Work collaboratively with the VP for Student Engagement and Retention, Director of Career Services and Student Success, and the HSI team.
  • Prepare regular reports to meet grant requirements.
  • Utilize budget resources effectively to meet grant goals.
  • Demonstrate commitment to meeting students' needs.

**Requirements**

  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • At least one year of experience working with student populations, preferably in a high school or community college setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team, as well as being self-motivated.
  • Skilled in using Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Bilingual a plus.

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