Student Success Strategist

SUMMARY:

Student Success Strategist provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a First Year Experience and Summer Bridge program, retention programming for new students at South Suburban College. In coordination with faculty, staff, and administrators, the position coordinates and facilitates efforts across the college to provide a unified approach to programs and services aimed at supporting admissions, enrollment, retention, and persistence of new students and increasing student success and retention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a First Year Experience/Summer Bridge program which includes implementation of the peer mentoring program and mental health expanded services.
• Act as a liaison for the First Year Experience/Summer Bridge Program between the Student Development, Student Services, and Academic Instruction areas, and the general campus community.
• Evaluate progress of new student programs to ensure continuous improvement and growth.

· Responsible for the implementation and attainment of approved grant application programming and activities, goals, objectives, and outcomes.

· Facilitate and support workshops, seminars, fairs, meetings, and other events/activities related to First Year Experience and Summer Bridge.

· Coordinate program training and assignments.

· Coordinate with areas across campus to develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies.

· Actively participate in the retention and recruitment of students.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working in or closely with a community college.
• Experience in project coordination.
• Able to work well independently.
• Database management and reporting experience.

· Experience working with college-aged and returning adult populations.

· Ability to interact and engage with diverse stakeholders and produce high level results.

· Possess cultural competency, experience working with diverse and underrepresented population, and a strong commitment to racial equity.

· Excellent writing skills.

· Strong presentation skills.

· Experience working in or closely with a community college.

· Experience in project coordination.

· Must successfully pass criminal background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s degree.

STATUS/SALARY: This is a temporary grant funded position for 20 hours per week. This position is grant funded through June 30, 2022.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to either be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be subject to at least weekly COVID-19 testing. Employees must undergo daily temperature checks and wear a face mask on campus.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location