Academic Retention Specialist

University of Idaho Careers; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Moscow is seeking an Academic Retention Specialist to support Indigenous students through the Tribal Nations Student Affairs (TNSA) office and to coordinate the INSTEP program.

The role focuses on retention and completion of undergraduates, collaborates with Advising Services, Student Support Services, Counseling, Testing, and other departments, and involves organizing workshops and seminars.

Qualifications

• Experience with Indigenous populations in higher education or student service programs.
• At least one year mentoring/advising college students.
• Proficient with word processing, email, calendar management and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students regularly to monitor academic progress.
• Coordinate tutoring opportunities and oversee daily study tables.
• Guide majors exploration, and advise on personal, financial, tribal, and academic matters.
• Research scholarship and internship opportunities.
• Co-teach the TNSA Fall seminar course.
• Collaborate with university resources to provide comprehensive and appropriate services.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Appointment Information

Working Title:Academic Retention Specialist

Division/College:3945-TRIB Tribal Relations

Department:580-TRIB Tribal Relations

Location:Moscow

FTE:1

Advertising Pay Range: $23.95 per hour depending on education and experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding:True

FLSA Status: Classified

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

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

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 and Working Conditions:

none

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants:

First Consideration deadline October 2, 2026

Visa Sponsorship:No

Degree Requirement Timeline:Degree required at time of application