Specialist, Academic Success (Arts and Sciences)

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $72K

💻 Customer Success

🗓️ June 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Specialist, Academic Success (Arts and Sciences). This role involves planning, implementing, and promoting student success programs and services to support retention, course completion, and graduation rates. The specialist collaborates with leadership and other departments to develop initiatives and interventions to help students navigate campus resources and address issues such as academic performance and personal development.

Highlights

Plan and implement student success initiatives to improve retention and graduation rates.
Collaborate with various departments including the Arts and Sciences leadership team and Office of Disability, Access, and Inclusion.
Utilize systems like Starfish and eCampus for data-driven student success practices.
Engage in follow-up activities with students identified by the Early Alert System.
Coordinate events such as A&S virtual information sessions and support communications with students through multiple platforms.
Proficiency in systems programming, word processing, and data analysis tools required.
Salary range: $57,155 - $72,000.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum five years of experience in academic or student success roles.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
Experience working with diverse groups and ability to implement data-driven strategies.