Classification Title
MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Working Title
Student-Athlete Retention Specialist
Division
Rochester Community & Technical College
Department
Student Affairs
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Mon-Thur 8-4:30 with flexibility to support evening and weekend programming.
Posting Details
Applications received on or before the application review date of April 26, 2024, are assured of full consideration. Applications will ONLY be accepted through the online application process.
To learn more about us, please visit our campus website at: http://www.rctc.edu
Bargaining Unit/Plan
214, MAPE
Job Description
The Student-Athlete Retention Specialist provides support to student-athletes to promote retention and academic success. The position collaborates with faculty, coaches, and staff to identify students who may be in need of extra support and engages with the students in a variety of retention activities to ensure progression toward achieving academic success. The position facilitates relationships and outreach efforts with at-risk student-athletes, many identified through the early alert system, and connects them with appropriate support and resources (i.e., Faculty, Advisors, Counselors, and other staff from support areas such as Financial Aid and Disability Services).
Required Qualifications
- Four-year degree required in education, social work, business, or related social science disciplines.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to provide prompt, welcoming, courteous, and accurate information to stakeholders in person, on the phone, and through email and other written correspondence.
- Communications skills sufficient to speaking, reading, and writing English and the ability to develop, synthesize and present information to individuals and groups
- Ability to work closely with a diverse population of students to develop relationships characterized by open communication to help students progress from enrollment to completion.
- Ability to understand and explain the educational and academic requirements necessary to be prepared for and complete college level work.
- Physical Demands sufficient to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs., occasionally stand for long periods of time, be able to sit for long periods of time, manual dexterity required for frequent keying.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of Student Services experience or related experience working with underrepresented populations.
- Knowledge and skill in specialized terminology and admissions terminology sufficient to lead people through the prospective, admitted, and enrolling student life cycle stages and respond to questions from customers.
- Knowledge of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and program offerings
- Knowledge of RCTC, including policies, procedures, and programs.
- Experience working with diverse clientele.
- Knowledge and understanding of the cycle of poverty, working with first generation college students, and students with disabilities.
- Knowledge and appropriate use of software systems, including, but not limited to: Integrated Statewide Reporting System (ISRS), ImageNow, Microsoft office suite
- Knowledge of community organizations and leaders serving underrepresented populations
Other Requirements
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following: cover letter that addresses the qualifications and experiences required; resume/Curriculum Vitae; copies of transcript(s) -undergraduate and graduate (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire); and copies of professional licenses, if required for qualification purposes.
In accordance with the Minnesota State College and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety program, employees driving on college business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
About
Established in 1915, Rochester Community and Technical College is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 7,500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC’s expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is the third-largest system of higher education in the United States. It is comprised of 30 two-year colleges, seven four-year state universities with a total of 54 campuses located in 47 Minnesota communities. The System serves approximately 350,000 students each year, and produces 38,000 graduates annually. For more information about the Minnesota State system, please view its website at www.MinnState.edu.
Benefits Info
RCTC/State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefit package including life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, tax sheltered annuity program (403b), a deferred compensation plan (457), and professional development funds, as well as a variety of other benefits (generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year) defined by individual collective bargaining agreements.