Student Attendance & Retention Specialist

Paycom; Oxnard, Port Hueneme (CA, CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Real Charter High School in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Student Retention Support to help improve attendance and readmission, and manage book retrieval. This role interacts with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.

You will investigate absences, contact guardians, conduct home visits, participate in AIM and SRM, maintain records, and prepare reports. Travel within designated area may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Email).
• High school diploma or GED; CASCWA training a plus.
• Strong data entry, record keeping and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate student absences and encourage readmission.
• Contact guardians and students to obtain attendance reasons.
• Make home visits to address attendance problems.
• Participate in Attendance Intervention Meetings (AIM) and SRM.
• Secure and track return of school books.
• Collaborate with staff to address student retention.
• Develop and coordinate community resource contacts.
• Provide weekly progress reports to supervisor.
• Document attendance progress in the student database.
• Work with law enforcement as needed for retention.
• Prepare letters and reports and verify information.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

English proficiency

Data analysis

ADA awareness

Telephone etiquette

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CASCWA training (a plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vista Real Charter High School in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Student Retention Support to help improve attendance and readmission, and manage book retrieval. This role interacts with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.

You will investigate absences, contact guardians, conduct home visits, participate in AIM and SRM, maintain records, and prepare reports. Travel within designated area may be required.