Retention Specialist

Seattle Colleges is looking to hire a Retention Specialist in the Seattle Promise Department. This position will be located at our South Seattle Campus.

Minimum Salary for this position is $71,466 annually.

Initial review of application materials will begin on Monday July 1st, 2024. Early applications are encouraged. This position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about supporting young adults achieve their educational goals? Are you looking to work with a high-performing team whose measure of success is their students¿ achievements? If yes, we invite you to consider joining the Seattle Promise team at an equity-focused, open-access college.

Under the supervision of the Director of Advising and working closely with the Seattle Promise Executive Director the Retention Specialist will be responsible for providing enrollment and retention assistance to Seattle Promise students. This position provides direct advising services to students and specializes in the development, coordination, and facilitation of Seattle Promise retention-related programming including but not limited to Readiness Academy and Summer Bridge programming, mandatory quarterly check-ins, satisfactory academic progress navigation, and other activities related to encouraging student persistence. The Retention Specialist will assist the Director of Advising and the Seattle Promise Executive Director with program development, data collection and analysis, and implementing strategies associated with retaining students leading to successful completion of a degree or credential. This position will be expected to work occasionally in the evening as program needs demand.

The position is expected to work on campus Monday-Thursday during normal business hours, with an optional telecommute day on Fridays.

This position is an exempt role governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with representation by AFT-SPS and subject to union shop provisions.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges¿North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College¿and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

* Competitive Pay Rates* Promotional Opportunities* Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans* Paid Sick and Vacation Leave* Transportation benefits* Tuition Waivers* PEBB Wellness Plan* Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

* Attach current Resume* Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

* You¿ll use multiple platforms to track the successes of your caseload, support students furthest from educational justice to earn an associate degree* You¿ll partner with internal and external offices to facilitate student success* You'll be responsible for investing in student lives by helping them degree plan, connect with resources, and achieve academic success while in the Seattle Promise program* You¿ll work with a large, dedicated, high-performing team that leads efforts to advance equitable student success, including closing equity gaps, particularly with regard to race and ethnicity* Throughout your work you¿ll demonstrate cultural humility and intercultural engagement, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity* You¿ll work with your team to improve the program¿s student retention and degree completion rates

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

* You have a Bachelors degree or equivalent in education, student development, psychology, human relations, or related field.* You have two years¿ experience or equivalent advising college and/or high school students in an education or social services setting.* You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly related to distilling complex concepts to a diverse group of students* You have ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines while being attentive to detail* You have the ability to work well under time pressure and on high-stakes projects* You are detail-oriented with experience consistently delivering high quality work products

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

* Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials* Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students* Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion* Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of an office environment

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ¿bullying¿ behaviors, including ¿cyberbullying.¿

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college¿s Director of Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803, PH: (206) 934-3873, Email: [email protected]

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
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