Student Retention & Engagement Lead

Oakmont Education; Dayton (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakmont Education seeks a Retention Specialist to lead building-wide student retention efforts for a diverse student body. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, developing absence intervention plans, and conducting meetings to push retention forward.

You will collaborate with staff to ensure students receive academic and social interventions, maintain accurate records, and plan outreach. Home visits may be required, with FERPA-compliant handling of confidential information.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of attendance standards and laws.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point person for retention strategies and culture.
• Monitor attendance and manage thresholds.
• Develop and implement absence intervention plans.
• Conduct home visits and plan retention programming.
• Collaborate with staff to provide academic and social interventions.
• Maintain records and data tracking of students.
• Review student records and follow up on progress.
• Communicate outreach plans with students and families.
• Ensure FERPA compliance and handle confidential information.

Skills

Knowledge of Infinite Campus/Progress

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years of K-12 education experience

Tools

FERPA compliance

Job description

Oakmont Education seeks a Retention Specialist to lead building-wide student retention efforts for a diverse student body. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, developing absence intervention plans, and conducting meetings to push retention forward.

You will collaborate with staff to ensure students receive academic and social interventions, maintain accurate records, and plan outreach. Home visits may be required, with FERPA-compliant handling of confidential information.