Lead Retention Specialist - TRIO

Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 11388 Full/Part Time: Full Time Org Marketing Statement The University of Texas at San Antonio, a Hispanic Serving Institution situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life.
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Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 2/14/2024.
At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: up to $42,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter are required.
Essential Functions Summary Function: Supports the academic pursuit of all Talent Search participants with particular emphasis on retention, academic intervention, support and outreach.
Scope: Develop and implement retention services at the school site by following up on existing initiatives and identifying new outreach opportunities Work in a team environment with the Project Director and Retention Specialists to promote student academic success.
Duties Typical: Collaborate with High School Counselors and educators to determine an effective academic plan for Talent Search Participants.
Develop and Conduct workshop specifically designed to introduce student to college success techniques.
Review student records for retention issues; follow up on progress through personal contact and correspondence.
Coach student through academic barriers that are preventing them from progressing towards high school graduation.
Provide intentional effective support services at the high school and enrolling at a postsecondary institution immediately after graduation.
Coordinates referrals to appropriate offices, to resolve individual student challenges.
Document and track student issues.
Implement Program's Satisfactory Academic Progress policies and procedures.
Collaborate with High School Registrar, teachers, high school counselors and students with course registration process.
Assist Retention Specialist and project Director with the planning and delivery of academic and summer orientation.
Collaborate with Project Director and Retention Specialist in developing and executing the Talent Search Summer Academic Institute.
Maintain accurate student records and contact via student database system.
Assist Project Director with Annual Performance Report.
Periodic: Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or related field.
Three years of experience in TRIO programs or similar programs for underrepresented populations OR there years of experience teaching, advising, and/or counseling at the secondary or post-secondary level One year of experience in each of the following: Academic and career advising.
Working with a diverse student population and applying academic intervention strategies including intrusive monitoring, early outreach, and academic survival techniques.
Providing direct case management services to secondary school students.
Developing and facilitating workshops.
Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one by first day of employment.
Personal computer and standard office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in education, counseling or related field.
Supervisory experience.
Fluent in Spanish.