Annuities Retention Specialist jobs in Idaho

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Equity and Diversity-MID

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $42,528 annually

FTE: .923

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Academic Retention Specialist will provide direct service to first-year and undergraduate multicultural students requiring 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 OMA 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 Office of Multicultural Affairs Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree

Demonstrated experience:

• Working with students in a mentoring and/or advising role.
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet research and social media engagement.
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Explaining policies and/or procedures to others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in working with people from other cultures and languages.
• Demonstrated experience working with underrepresented and underserved student populations.
• Ability to:
  • Interface professionally with departments, staff, faculty and students.
  • Manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
  • 1 year experience organizing, coordinating and/or managing academic retention programs.
  • Familiar with UI policies and procedures.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004061P

Posting Date: 08/08/2023

Closing Date: 8/22/2023

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:

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

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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