Data-Driven Retention Advisor for Student Success

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo seeks a Retention Specialist to design and implement comprehensive advising-based retention initiatives. The role focuses on assessment, targeting at‑risk students, and coordinating centralized outreach to improve persistence and graduation rates.

The position requires strong data analysis, counseling, and advising skills, plus collaboration across colleges and campus units.

Qualifications

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive advising-based retention efforts to increase retention and graduation.
• Develop data-informed retention interventions scalable across colleges.
• Utilize database, analytical, and organizational skills to improve centralized outreach programs.
• Develop re-engagement strategies for students who are active but not enrolled or on leave.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advising on policies, resources, and graduation requirements.
• Advise students facing academic difficulty and those not meeting progress expectations.
• Offer one-on-one advising, mentoring, career planning, and group sessions.

Skills

Data analysis

Advising

Program evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo seeks a Retention Specialist to design and implement comprehensive advising-based retention initiatives. The role focuses on assessment, targeting at‑risk students, and coordinating centralized outreach to improve persistence and graduation rates.

The position requires strong data analysis, counseling, and advising skills, plus collaboration across colleges and campus units.