Grambling State University

Retention Specialist I

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DEPARTMENT:	Office of Retention
QUALIFICATIONS:	A bachelor's degree in an academic discipline is required but preferably a master's and at least three years of college level experience (work as a graduate assistant is appropriate). The selected candidate must have the ability to maximize time on task, follow tasks to completion, and meet dealines. Must demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to focus on details, thoroughness, and accuracy. The desired candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with administrators, faculty, staff and students. The candidate must be able to assist in planning, implementing and evaluating the Retention Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The successful candidate will be expected to: Assist with the Peer Mentoring and Peer Tutoring Program Contact and schedule meetings with Peer Mentor/Peer Tutors Plan and organize work to ensure completion of task in a timely manner Assist in workshop training for mentors/tutors Serve as liaison between the Office of Retention and faculty advisors Assist with the Early Alert On-line Referral Program and follow-up on students who are referred by advisor Assist with special projects as assigned Contact all students working in the Retention Program, organize and monitor student's assigned time to report to work Supervise all mail outs and labels Follow-up and contact on student's who were mailed letters and monitor their progress Work with the Financial Aid on the SAP policy Counsel and advise students on academic, personal and career related topics that are pertinent to college retention and graduation Attend meetings as designated by the Director Assist with completing all objectives and strategies for the Retention Plan Must work at least two evenings per week
SALARY:	Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DETAILS:	Electronically submit (using MS Word) cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) letters of reference, and required applications to empapp@gram.edu. Official transcripts and Pre-employment Screening Forms (Criminal Background Check Forms) should be submitted under separate cover via regular mail to: Grambling State University Office of Human Resources GSU Box 4261 Grambling, LA 71245
DEADLINE:	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform applicants that we can employ only U. S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. Each finalist for a position is required to undergo a criminal background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the background check. GSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator that provides facilities accessible to the disabled. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the ADA should contact Grambling’s Office of Human Resources located in room #148 of Long Jones Hall or call (318) 274-2237. Posted 10/1/2009