Colorado State University
Retention Specialist for Student Support Services
🇺🇸 Fort Collins, CO
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🗓️ October 15th, 2025
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Colorado State University is hiring a Retention Specialist for Student Support Services. The role involves providing academic support, coaching, mentoring, and advising for first-generation, low-income, and disabled students, managing student recruitment, and participating in university planning committees to promote student retention and graduation.
Highlights
- Provide ongoing support and resource referral to approximately 120 students, focusing on academic success, career preparation, leadership development, and campus engagement.
- Assess student needs and develop individualized plans; serve as an accountability partner to promote skill development and goal achievement.
- Maintain detailed records via web-hosted applications and databases; conduct strategic outreach to students needing additional support.
- Plan and manage events, including logistics, budget, and risk management; coordinate student travel opportunities.
- Assist in new student recruitment through presentations, interviews, intake appointments, and outreach related to admissions and financial aid processes.
- Collaborate with campus partners and contribute to retention initiatives with a focus on diverse student communities.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in education, social work, behavioral science or related field; one year of professional experience working with historically minoritized populations; and strong communication skills.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in student personnel or related field, experience with TRIO or similar programs, and experience advising historically minoritized students.
- Reports to the Assistant Director of the Student Support Services Program within the Academic Advancement Center.
- Position offers a salary range of $56,000-$57,000 annually and includes full employee benefits; this is a grant-funded appointment ending August 31, 2026, with potential renewal.
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