Health Science Pathway Retention Specialist

Broward College; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

FRS Pension

Wellness Program

Vacation

Winter/Spring Break

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Broward College is seeking a Health Science Pathway Retention Specialist to support Health Foundation of South Florida grant initiatives. The role focuses on student engagement, retention, and academic planning for Allied Health/Nursing pathways at the North Campus.

The position is full-time temporary with annual renewal potential based on program sustainability. Requires a bachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience, and reports to the Nursing Administration department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Eight years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to promote retention and academic success.
• Review academic progression and engage with classes each term (in person when possible, virtual if needed).
• Connect students with resources and direct to the source whenever possible.
• Serve as liaison between students and resources such as Seahawk Outreach Services.
• Collect, evaluate, and maintain student and program data to ensure students stay on track.
• Coordinate delivery of student success workshops and promote them to students.
• Facilitate student engagement in academic and career planning activities and adherence to college policies.

Skills

Student engagement

Retention strategies

Case management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, this frontline, student engagement position serves the Health Foundation of South Florida grant at Broward College to provide direct service and support to current Health Science Pathway students using a case management approach.

Under direction from the Dean of Allied Health or the Dean, Nursing Administrator, the Health Science Pathway Retention Specialist will provide information regarding the College’s programs and services, facilitate student engagement in academic and career planning activities, student success skills, college policies and procedures, and student activities that contribute to retention.

This is a temporary position with the possibility for annual renewal based on sustainability of the program. The program is a 2‑year program. The incumbent is subject to annual performance evaluations.

Minimum Education & Experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree required. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training: Eight years of relevant experience.

Essential Functions

• Daily – 45%: Provides support services for students to promote retention and academic success.
• Responsible for reviewing academic progression for Allied Health or Nursing students, making classroom appearances in the applicable classes each term (connecting in person when possible and virtually if necessary) with students at the request of the student, faculty member, CTE advisor, Associate Dean, or Dean or when academic progression is not as expected.
• Connects students with available resources directly, taking student to the source of the needed resource whenever possible.
• Serves as a liaison between students and resources, such as those offered by Seahawk Outreach Services.
• Daily – 20%: Collects, evaluates, and maintains student data and program data to assure that students are on track.
• Semester Basis – 20%: Coordinates delivery of student success workshops, promoting workshops to students, liaison with faculty or other workshop providers.
• Other – 10%: Facilitates student engagement in academic and career planning activities, student success skills, college policies and procedures, and student activities that contribute to retention.
• Other – 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assess situations, utilize problem solving techniques and make sound judgments.
• In‑depth functional knowledge and expertise in area of specialization and general knowledge of related areas in the College.
• Ability to perform complex administrative analysis with only general supervision.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills used appropriately influence the decision‑making of individuals and groups at all levels in the College.
• Ability to plan and manage own work flow, priorities and results accomplishment.
• Requires the ability to present and disseminate data to various levels.
• Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e. Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems.
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations.

Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high‑quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision‑making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement available to employees and family members

Position Details

Job Title: Health Science Pathway Retention Specialist

Position Number: P0092258

Job Status: Full time Temporary

Department: Nursing Administration

Location: North Campus

Pay Grade: 716

Salary: $58,190 - $68,373 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work Shift: Monday - Friday/Varies/Weekends, Hours Per Week: 40

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Designated Essential Personnel: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Classification: Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Equal Opportunity

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high‑quality, affordable education.

Broward College is the largest institution of higher education in Broward County, serving more than 51,000 students annually, Broward College provides students with certificate programs, two‑year university‑transfer degrees, two‑year career degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer. The College strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. At Broward College, we offer an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to: Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan Wellness Program Vacation/Paid Time Off Winter and Spring Break Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Recruitment Office at 954-201-7449.