Re Entry Advisor - Part Time

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. in Tampa seeks a Re-entry Advisor to boost student retention and re-enrollment. You will maintain regular contact with former and at‑risk students, guide them to resources, and coordinate re-entry opportunities to promote persistence and successful return to school.

You will work with campus leadership and student services to track engagement and support retention initiatives, while delivering excellent service with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum two years relevant experience; student services or retention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily outbound outreach to former/absent/at-risk students to encourage re-entry.
• Maintain ongoing contact and document outreach and outcomes in systems.
• Meet with students considering withdrawal to discuss re-entry resources.
• Contact absent students to identify barriers and provide support resources.
• Participate in weekly campus accountability meetings and update re-entry progress.
• Support campus re-entry initiatives and retention efforts.
• Assist Student Affairs in connecting students with support services.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phone outreach

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Active listening

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Associate degree (preferred)

2 years relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Re-entry Advisor supports student retention and re-enrollment efforts by maintaining regular contact with former, absent, and at-risk students to encourage persistence and successful return to school. This role conducts outreach, provides information on available resources, coordinates re-entry opportunities, and assists students in overcoming barriers to enrollment. Working closely with campus leadership and student services teams, the Reentry Advisor tracks student engagement activities, supports retention initiatives, and helps promote positive student outcomes.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.00

Location: Tampa, FL (Onsite)

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Hours: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm

What We Offer:

• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily outreach to former students through phone calls, email, text messages, and other communication methods to encourage re-entry and continued enrollment
• Maintain ongoing contact with prospective re-entry students and document outreach activities, follow-up efforts, and outcomes in designated systems
• Meet with students who are considering withdrawal to discuss available resources, re-entry opportunities, and next steps for returning to school
• Contact absent students to identify barriers to attendance, provide support resources, and encourage continued participation
• Participate in weekly campus accountability meetings and provide updates on student outreach activities and re-entry progress
• Support campus re-entry initiatives and retention efforts designed to increase student re-enrollment and persistence
• Assist the Student Affairs team in connecting students with internal and external support services that promote student success and re-entry goals
• Provide excellent customer service to students, alumni, and community partners while promoting student success and retention while adhering to confidentiality requirements and company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• HS Diploma / GED (required)
• Associate degree in related field (preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years’ professionally relevant work experience (required); Specific experience in student services, admissions, or student retention (preferred)

Skills

• Conduct a high volume of outbound phone calls and follow-up communications while maintaining professionalism and empathy
• Demonstrate basic understanding of core job functions and tools
• Follow instructions and established procedures with supervision
• Participate in team discussions and training sessions
• Ask clarifying questions to build understanding
• Show openness to feedback and learning
• Use standard software tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) at a beginner level
• Maintain focus on assigned tasks and meets basic deadlines
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to develop new skills
• Follow structured guidance to complete assigned work
• Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Achieves results consistently, even in tough circumstances
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to diverse audience needs
• Seeks new growth opportunities and challenges through formal and informal development channels

Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
• No travel required