Assistant Director, Multicultural Retention Programs

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Holidays & sick days

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin invites applications for the Assistant Director for Retention in Student Affairs. The role leads holistic advising, retention outreach, and program assessment to support student success.

The AD supervises two Retention Specialists, coordinates living-learning initiatives and partnerships with Financial Aid, Institutional Research, and campus partners, with a focus on underrepresented and first‑generation students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in higher education.
• Experience with student populations in higher ed.
• Ability to build partnerships campus-wide.
• Experience advising student groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead holistic advising practices to support student success.
• Supervise two Retention Specialists.
• Coordinate retention programs and learning communities.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid and Institutional Research on data.
• Develop assessment plans for retention outcomes.
• Engage with diverse student populations and partners.

Skills

Holistic advising

Program development

Assessment and evaluation

Multiculturalism knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

Workday

Navigate

Canvas

Job description

The University of Wisconsin invites applications for the Assistant Director for Retention in Student Affairs. The role leads holistic advising, retention outreach, and program assessment to support student success.

The AD supervises two Retention Specialists, coordinates living-learning initiatives and partnerships with Financial Aid, Institutional Research, and campus partners, with a focus on underrepresented and first‑generation students.