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University of Idaho Academic Retention Specialist in Moscow, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2234255
rrUniversity of Idaho
rrAcademic Retention Specialist
rrLocation: Moscow
rrDivision/College: Equity and Diversity-MID
rrEmployee Category: Exempt
rrPay Range: \$47,424 annually
rrFTE: .923
rrFull/Part Time: Full Time
rrPosition Summary:
rThe Academic Retention Specialist will provide direct service to first-year and undergraduate underrepresented 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 Mental Health 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.
rrMinimum Qualifications:
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- Bachelors Degree
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rrPreferred Qualifications:
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- 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
- One year experience organizing, coordinating and/or managing academic retention programs
- Familiar with UI policies and procedures
- Bilingual in Spanish
rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:
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- None
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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other
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rPosting Number: SP004504P
rrPosting Date: 07/08/2024
rrClosing Date:
rrOpen Until Filled: Yes
rrSpecial Instructions:
rPosition remains open until filled with a first consideration date of July 22, 2024.
rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
rrTo apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
rrEEO Statement
rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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