Student Retention & Engagement Lead

Oakmont Education; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and PTO

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Join Oakmont Education as a Retention Specialist at Great Oaks High School and Career Center in Davenport, IA. This full-time role focuses on student engagement, tracking attendance, and implementing strategies to retain students.

You'll work closely with diverse student populations to ensure they remain connected to their educational journey. The position includes opportunities for professional growth and is integral to fostering a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related professional work experience preferred.
• Two years of experience in K-12 education in a student-focused role preferred.
• Knowledge of State of Iowa attendance standards and laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point person for the building's student retention strategies and culture.
• Manage students building-wide toward identified retention outcomes.
• Monitor daily attendance and manage attendance thresholds.
• Develop and implement a robust communication plan to facilitate outreach with students.
• Assess institutional data and make recommendations for retention planning.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Conflict management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infinite Campus

Job description

Join Oakmont Education as a Retention Specialist at Great Oaks High School and Career Center in Davenport, IA. This full-time role focuses on student engagement, tracking attendance, and implementing strategies to retain students.

You'll work closely with diverse student populations to ensure they remain connected to their educational journey. The position includes opportunities for professional growth and is integral to fostering a supportive school community.