Student Success Retention Coordinator

Description: The Student Success Retention Coordinator will provide comprehensive academic advising and individualized support to students within the College of Education and those on academic recovery. Assist with course selection, registration, degree planning, and academic policy guidance while connecting students to campus resources. Provide support by developing academic recovery plans, monitoring academic progress, identifying barriers to achievement, and collaborating with faculty and campus partners to promote persistence, retention, and timely graduation. Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree is required. Must have experience in either of the following: higher education setting (student services, enrollment services, academic affairs, or related area) or in a high school counseling/advising setting. Must have strong communication, computer and public speaking skills. Must have excellent skills in providing strong customer service and demonstrate sound judgement and ethical demeanor. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures, academic requirements, campus resources, student engagement, and support services; strong interpersonal/human relations skills; ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions; ability to act as an advocate for both the student and the University; ability to identify students' needs for support services in order to make appropriate referrals; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to operate a personal computer and various software packages; and ability to work a flexible schedule. Hire Range: $42,000 University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week. To include some nights and weekends Class Code:CB65 - State Title: Stud. Svs. Pgm. Cord I- Band: Gen06 Applications must be submitted online at www .careers.sc.gov Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www .lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship by the University. Lander University is dedicated to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and being recognized as an employer of choice. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Lander is firmly committed to a policy of non discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE / ADA / Title IX