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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrAcademic Retention Specialist

rrLocation: Moscow

rrDivision/College: Equity and Diversity-MID

rrEmployee Category: Classified

rrPay Range: \$22.80 per hour or higher depending on experience and education

rrFTE: 1.0

rrFull/Part Time: Full Time

rrPosition Summary:

rThe Academic Retention Specialist will provide direct service to first-year and undergraduate students using the Native American Student Center (NASC) that require extensive academic support. General responsibilities include: Meeting on a monthly basis to monitor academic progress; assessing and providing academic tutoring opportunities for students; overseeing daily study tables; guiding and mentoring students in exploration of their choice of majors and coursework; advising/mentoring students on personal, financial, social, cultural, and academic related matters; researching scholarship and internship opportunities; and collaborating with a wide variety of university resources and personnel to provide students with comprehensive and culturally appropriate services. The NASC Academic Retention Specialist is expected to work closely with the staff in the University Advising Services, Student Support Services, Counseling and Testing Center, and other departments to provide the support services needed for the retention and completion of the students\' undergraduate degree. This position facilitates workshops and/or support groups, orientation activities and completes other duties as assigned by the Native American Student Center Director.

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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• Bachelors Degree

Demonstrated experience:

• Working with underserved and/or under-represented populations
• One year working with students in a mentoring and/or advising role
• Using a personal computer for word processing, email, calendar management and internet searches
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality

rrPreferred Qualifications:

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• Demonstrated experience of cultural responsive program development and implementation
• Demonstrated experience working with Native American populations
• Ability to: Interface professionally with departments, staff, faculty and students Manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• One year of experience organizing, coordinating and/or managing academic retention programs.
• Familiar with UI policies and procedures

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• None

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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other

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rPosting Number: SP004518P

rrPosting Date: 07/15/2024

rrClosing Date:

rrOpen Until Filled: Yes

rrSpecial Instructions:

rFirst consideration will be given to those applying by July 29, 2024. To apply, please submit a current resume, a letter of qualification addressing how you meet all required qualifications and any additional preferred qualifications, and a list of three references.

rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

rrTo apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

rrEEO Statement

rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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