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Academic Retention Specialist
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University of Idaho is hiring a Academic Retention Specialist to provide direct academic support to students through the Tribal Nations Student Affairs (TNSA) office. The role helps manage the Indigenous Scholars Training for Excellence Program (INSTEP) and works closely with University Advising Services and other campus partners on student retention.
Highlights
- Delivers direct service to students requiring extensive academic support through the Tribal Nations Student Affairs office.
- Assists with managing the Indigenous Scholars Training for Excellence Program (INSTEP).
- Meets with students regularly to monitor academic progress and oversees daily study tables.
- Assesses and coordinates academic tutoring opportunities for students.
- Guides and mentors students in exploring majors and coursework, and advises on personal, financial, social, tribal, and academic matters.
- Co-teaches the TNSA Fall seminar course.
- Researches scholarship and internship opportunities for students.
- Pays $23.95 per hour, depending on education and experience, for this full-time, benefits-eligible role.
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Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005448P
Position Title | Academic Retention Specialist
Division/College | Office of Tribal Relations
Department | Native American Student Center
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement |
Position Overview | The Academic Retention Specialist will provide direct service to students using the Tribal Nations Student Affairs (TNSA) office who require extensive academic support. This position will assist with managing the Indigenous Scholars Training for Excellence Program (INSTEP). The TNSA Academic Retention Specialist is expected to work closely with the staff in the University Advising Services, Student Support Services, Counseling and Testing Center, and other departments to provide the support services needed for the retention and completion of the student’s undergraduate degree. This position facilitates workshops, support groups and orientation activities and completes other duties as assigned by the Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director.
General responsibilities include: Meeting students on a regular basis to monitor academic progress Assessing and coordinating academic tutoring opportunities for students Overseeing daily study tables Guiding and mentoring students in exploration of their choice of majors and coursework Advising and mentoring students on personal, financial, social, tribal and academic related matters Researching scholarship and internship opportunities Co-teaching the TNSA Fall seminar course Collaborating with university resources and personnel to provide students with comprehensive and appropriate services
Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/campus-communities/tribal-nations-student-affairs
Posting Number | SP005448P
Position Title | Academic Retention Specialist
Division/College | Office of Tribal Relations
Department | Native American Student Center
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement |
Position Overview | The Academic Retention Specialist will provide direct service to students using the Tribal Nations Student Affairs (TNSA) office who require extensive academic support. This position will assist with managing the Indigenous Scholars Training for Excellence Program (INSTEP). The TNSA Academic Retention Specialist is expected to work closely with the staff in the University Advising Services, Student Support Services, Counseling and Testing Center, and other departments to provide the support services needed for the retention and completion of the student’s undergraduate degree. This position facilitates workshops, support groups and orientation activities and completes other duties as assigned by the Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director.
General responsibilities include: Meeting students on a regular basis to monitor academic progress Assessing and coordinating academic tutoring opportunities for students Overseeing daily study tables Guiding and mentoring students in exploration of their choice of majors and coursework Advising and mentoring students on personal, financial, social, tribal and academic related matters Researching scholarship and internship opportunities Co-teaching the TNSA Fall seminar course Collaborating with university resources and personnel to provide students with comprehensive and appropriate services
Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/campus-communities/tribal-nations-student-affairs
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Working with Indigenous populations in higher education or student service programs One year working with students in a mentoring, advising, or other college level academic support role Using a computer for word processing, email, calendar management and internet searches Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI requirement for driving university vehicles Ability to work nonstandard hours including evenings and weekends Ability to travel for academic programming and professional development including overnight stays
Additional Preferred | Demonstrated experience of program development and implementation on college success strategies Demonstrated experience working with Tribal populations Ability to interface professionally with departments, staff, faculty and students Capacity to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI requirement for driving university vehicles Ability to work nonstandard hours including evenings and weekends Ability to travel for academic programming and professional development including overnight stays
Additional Preferred | Demonstrated experience of program development and implementation on college success strategies Demonstrated experience working with Tribal populations Ability to interface professionally with departments, staff, faculty and students Capacity to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $23.95 per hour depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 09/13/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | First Consideration deadline October 12, 2026
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $23.95 per hour depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 09/13/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | First Consideration deadline October 12, 2026
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- List of References
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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