Retention Specialist - 3584
University of North Carolina Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina, United States, 28372
Retention Specialist - 3584
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Special Instructions This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Position Details
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Trio Programs
Working Title: Retention Specialist
Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Min T/E Requirements: A bachelor's degree required; STEM bachelor's degree preferred; at least two years of prior higher education work experience or related experience.
FTE: 1
Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #: 3584
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per year: 12
Is this a grant funded position?: Yes
Grant End Date: August 31, 2030
Primary Purpose of Organization Unit The purpose of TRIO SSS STEM is to provide services to participants to help improve their academic performance, progress them to degree completion, and prepare them for graduate school and/or professional program. Services provided includes: academic support, enhanced academic advising, career awareness, personal counseling, graduate school preparation, cultural awareness, and financial literacy.
Primary Purpose of Position The Retention Specialist is responsible for leading the retention and degree completion efforts of TRIO SSS STEM. The position will collect, analyze, and report data related to the academic progress and academic performance of participants. The Retention Specialist will conduct intakes to assess academic need, monitor participants' academic progress, and help participants design academic plans to achieve their goals. The Retention Specialist will provide academic counseling regarding academic progress and strategies to improve academic performance. The Retention Specialist will also create and host a variety of workshops, activities, and events to improve participants' academic and educational experience. This position will also identify participants who are on Academic Probation and participants with early alert referrals to coordinate efforts in creating a plan to improve their academic performance. Additionally, the position will identify participants who are not registered for classes and address the needs of those participants. The position will collaborate with TRIO STEM staff and campus partners to improve the academic and educational experience of participants; provide required and permissible services to TRIO SSS participants; other duties deemed necessary to achieve the objectives of the program.
Job Description The Retention Specialist is responsible for leading the retention and degree completion efforts of TRIO SSS STEM. The position will collect, analyze, and report data related to the academic progress and academic performance of participants. The Retention Specialist will conduct intakes to assess academic need, monitor participants' academic progress, and help participants design academic plans to achieve their goals. The Retention Specialist will provide academic counseling regarding academic progress and strategies to improve academic performance. The Retention Specialist will also create and host a variety of workshops, activities, and events to improve participants' academic and educational experience. This position will also identify participants who are on Academic Probation and participants with early alert referrals to coordinate efforts in creating a plan to improve their academic performance. Additionally, the position will identify participants who are not registered for classes and address the needs of those participants. The position will collaborate with TRIO STEM staff and campus partners to improve the academic and educational experience of participants; provide required and permissible services to TRIO SSS participants; other duties deemed necessary to achieve the objectives of the program.
Note: This is a time-limited, grant funded position through August 31, 2030.
Management Preference A bachelor's degree required; STEM bachelor's degree preferred; at least two years of prior higher education work experience or related experience.
Posting Information Job Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Posting Category: Professional
Posting Number: EPA01093
Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13021
Applicant Documents Required Documents:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
Other Document
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Educause
Glassdoor
HigherEdJobs
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
LinkedIn
Monster
NACUBO
NativeAmericansInHigherEd.com
Native Hire
NCAA Market
NC Works Online / One Stop Center
Newspaper
Personal Referral
Placement Exchange
SACUBO
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
StudentAffairs.com
UNC Collaborative Website
UNC Pembroke Online Employment System
Veterans Advantage Jobs & Career Network
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Special Instructions This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Position Details
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Trio Programs
Working Title: Retention Specialist
Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Min T/E Requirements: A bachelor's degree required; STEM bachelor's degree preferred; at least two years of prior higher education work experience or related experience.
FTE: 1
Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #: 3584
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per year: 12
Is this a grant funded position?: Yes
Grant End Date: August 31, 2030
Primary Purpose of Organization Unit The purpose of TRIO SSS STEM is to provide services to participants to help improve their academic performance, progress them to degree completion, and prepare them for graduate school and/or professional program. Services provided includes: academic support, enhanced academic advising, career awareness, personal counseling, graduate school preparation, cultural awareness, and financial literacy.
Primary Purpose of Position The Retention Specialist is responsible for leading the retention and degree completion efforts of TRIO SSS STEM. The position will collect, analyze, and report data related to the academic progress and academic performance of participants. The Retention Specialist will conduct intakes to assess academic need, monitor participants' academic progress, and help participants design academic plans to achieve their goals. The Retention Specialist will provide academic counseling regarding academic progress and strategies to improve academic performance. The Retention Specialist will also create and host a variety of workshops, activities, and events to improve participants' academic and educational experience. This position will also identify participants who are on Academic Probation and participants with early alert referrals to coordinate efforts in creating a plan to improve their academic performance. Additionally, the position will identify participants who are not registered for classes and address the needs of those participants. The position will collaborate with TRIO STEM staff and campus partners to improve the academic and educational experience of participants; provide required and permissible services to TRIO SSS participants; other duties deemed necessary to achieve the objectives of the program.
Job Description The Retention Specialist is responsible for leading the retention and degree completion efforts of TRIO SSS STEM. The position will collect, analyze, and report data related to the academic progress and academic performance of participants. The Retention Specialist will conduct intakes to assess academic need, monitor participants' academic progress, and help participants design academic plans to achieve their goals. The Retention Specialist will provide academic counseling regarding academic progress and strategies to improve academic performance. The Retention Specialist will also create and host a variety of workshops, activities, and events to improve participants' academic and educational experience. This position will also identify participants who are on Academic Probation and participants with early alert referrals to coordinate efforts in creating a plan to improve their academic performance. Additionally, the position will identify participants who are not registered for classes and address the needs of those participants. The position will collaborate with TRIO STEM staff and campus partners to improve the academic and educational experience of participants; provide required and permissible services to TRIO SSS participants; other duties deemed necessary to achieve the objectives of the program.
Note: This is a time-limited, grant funded position through August 31, 2030.
Management Preference A bachelor's degree required; STEM bachelor's degree preferred; at least two years of prior higher education work experience or related experience.
Posting Information Job Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Posting Category: Professional
Posting Number: EPA01093
Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13021
Applicant Documents Required Documents:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
Other Document
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Agency Referral
American Librarian Association (ALA)
Association of Fundraising Professionals
BlacksInHigherEd.com
Career Builder
Chronicle of Higher Education
Cosida
CUPA HR
Disabled in Higher Ed
Disability Website (Other)
Educause
Glassdoor
HigherEdJobs
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Monster
NACUBO
NativeAmericansInHigherEd.com
Native Hire
NCAA Market
NC Works Online / One Stop Center
Newspaper
Personal Referral
Placement Exchange
SACUBO
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
StudentAffairs.com
UNC Collaborative Website
UNC Pembroke Online Employment System
Veterans Advantage Jobs & Career Network
Veteran Website (Other)
VeteransInHigherEd.com
Vocational Rehab
Women in Higher Education
Website - Other
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