Student Retention & Academic Success Coordinator

Saint Peter's University; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Remission

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Peter’s University is seeking a Coordinator for Retention and Academic Success to support student achievement and persistence within the Academic Affairs division. Responsibilities include advising, planning, testing coordination, and data-driven retention initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with students, faculty, and staff and may involve evening/weekend events as part of recruitment and retention efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, data analytics, or business admin required.
• 1–3 years of experience in academic advising, student support, or retention services.
• Experience advising diverse students, including those with disabilities or from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and platforms like Colleague, EAB Navigate, MS Office.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising using academic management systems to guide students toward degree completion.
• Design and implement individualized academic plans aligned with students' personal and career goals.
• Coordinate academic placement testing and ensure compliance with institutional standards.
• Monitor students’ academic progress and coordinate early intervention for at‑risk students.
• Oversee office student worker supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret student performance data to identify trends and inform retention strategies.
• Develop and manage digital outreach, marketing, and recruitment campaigns to promote advising services.
• Represent the department at orientation programs, recruitment events, and retention initiatives, including evenings and weekends.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Tools

Colleague

EAB Navigate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saint Peter’s University is seeking a Coordinator for Retention and Academic Success to support student achievement and persistence within the Academic Affairs division. Responsibilities include advising, planning, testing coordination, and data-driven retention initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with students, faculty, and staff and may involve evening/weekend events as part of recruitment and retention efforts.