Academic Advising & Retention Coordinator
Position Information
Working Title Academic Advising & Retention Coordinator
Classification Title Coordinator
Position Type Administrative
College/Division Strategic Enrollment Mgmt (SEM)
Department Retention Services
Work Location Wilsonville
Full/Part time Full Time
Appointment FTE (%) 1.0
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Annual Salary: 44,000 - 53,000
Position Summary
The Academic Advising and Retention Coordinator for the Portland-Metro Campus provides academic advising and faculty support to all Portland-Metro campus programs. The coordinator collaborates on retention initiatives to ensure student success and persistence, providing educational guidance from the first term through graduation.
Responsible for providing students with educational guidance and assistance through graduation and serves as a key advocate for student academic concerns to senior administration. Requires the application of both professional knowledge and judgment, as well as experience, to apply the principles, techniques, and skills characteristic of student advising and retention services.
Assist the Advising and Retention Director & Assistant Director with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Oregon Tech initiatives; eliminate equity gaps and decrease time to degree; promote access, academic achievement, and graduation of undergraduate students.
Effective and respectful communication and working with people of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds are key components of the position along with a strong commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience advising students within a college, performing analytics and promoting retention strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively develop initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences through various mediums.
- Experience counseling, advising, and/or mentoring college students with declared majors.
- Experience with student success initiatives.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in data analytics with ability to create complex spreadsheets and develop initiatives based on the data.
Applicant Instructions:
The initial review of applications will begin January 20, 2025.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/6774
Then, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Transcripts (Unofficial)
- Other Document
AA/EEO:
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources.