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Lamar State College Port Arthur

Retention Specialist

Lamar State College Port Arthur, Port Arthur, Texas, United States, 77640

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Security Sensitive Statement

This is a security sensitive position and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Posting Information

Position Title Retention Specialist

Position Number 802175

Posting Number 201500291P

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Special Instructions To Applicants

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resume and Cover Letter is required. Unofficial transcripts required prior to campus interview, official transcripts required upon hire. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the of the process of applying for a position.

In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College-Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.

If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409) 984-6237 or (409) 984-6259.

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is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. EEO/AA

EEO Statement

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary

The Retention Specialist has responsibilities that include, but are limited to, providing support services for students to promote retention and academic success. The Retention Specialist will engage students in a variety of student services activities to ensure progression towards graduation, leading to career or transfer goals; works in collaboration with faculty, various student support services professionals and student at the college. This position may supervise student workers. This is an exempt position that reports to LSCPA's Advising Department.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Two (2) years of student retention or related experience at a college or university Experience in student development/engagement, academic advising, early alert intervention, and working with high-risk students from diverse backgrounds Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish

SALARY $38,000 - $43,000

Work Hours Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week. Some overtime maybe required occasionally.

Essential Job Functions

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Acts as liaison to at-risk students whether self-identified or faculty/staff identified including creating programs of support

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Responds to faculty/staff submitted Early Alerts and supports students in establishing goals to promote success

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Acts as a liaison for academic support services such as tutoring, library services, and distance learning support

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Acts as a liaison between various student services areas such as Disability Services, Academic Advising and Financial Aid

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Assists faculty and staff in identifying trends and researching best practices in student persistence and completion

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Maintains records of student academic progress

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Provides individual academic advising services to new, continuing, and transfer students assisting them with enrollment choices including creating and updating academic plans

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Supports the college in new student advising and registration

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Provides resources and opportunities for students to explore career and degree options

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Utilizes student success software within the context of academic advising

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Identifies gaps in services based on best practices in retention and creates programs to improve student success; Identifies specific cohort groups with targeted interventions

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Conducts outreach and recruitment of program participants

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Tracks student performance using Conex Ed software

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Utilizes data to guide interventions and monitors effectiveness and student progress

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Works with the Institutional Research to compile data to assist in retention proposals

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Assists faculty and staff in identifying trends and researching best practices in student retention

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Prepares marketing requests with the guidance of the Director of Academic Advising & Retention

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Assists in developing an annual plan to implement student retention strategies

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Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines

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Other related duties, as assigned.