MSW Student Success & Retention Specialist

Grand Valley State University; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Valley State University seeks an Academic Resources and Retention Specialist to support 300+ MSW students in the CEI Advising Center. The role emphasizes retention activities, outreach, and coordinating information through newsletters, social media, and events.

The position focuses on advising, program communication, and collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure student success at the Pew Campus in Grand Rapids. Salary ranges reflect MSW expertise and experience.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE accredited MSW program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-MSW professional social work experience.
• Evidence of critical, reflective thinking about field education in social work education.
• Ability to lead the field education program through practice, field instruction, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an advising caseload of 300+ MSW students with course planning and referrals.
• Counsel MSW students on probation or dismissal through an appeal process.
• Manage overrides and permits for MSW course registration.
• Assist on committees to support MSW program admissions and orientation preparation.
• Host information sessions for newly admitted MSW students.
• Provide resources and referrals for CEI graduate students and maintain electronic files.

Skills

MSW

Post-MSW experience

Critical thinking

Leadership in field education

Communication & interpersonal skills

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Education

CSWE-accredited MSW program

Job description

Grand Valley State University seeks an Academic Resources and Retention Specialist to support 300+ MSW students in the CEI Advising Center. The role emphasizes retention activities, outreach, and coordinating information through newsletters, social media, and events.

The position focuses on advising, program communication, and collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure student success at the Pew Campus in Grand Rapids. Salary ranges reflect MSW expertise and experience.