Student Retention & Engagement Specialist

Oakmont Education; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakmont Education in Middletown, OH seeks a Retention Specialist to drive the building’s retention culture and support a diverse student population. You will monitor attendance, implement intervention plans, and coordinate with staff to deliver targeted academic and social supports.

The role requires collaborating with administrators and teachers to edge retention outcomes, data tracking, and confidential handling of student information in line with FERPA regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DASL/Progress Book reports.
• Knowledge of Ohio attendance standards and laws.
• Knowledge of student development theories and how to apply them in an academic environment.
• Excellent commitment to customer service.
• Superior time management skills to oversee multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to engage with those of different cultures/backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written, oral, and presentation).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict management.
• Education preferred: Bachelor's degree and two years of related professional work experience.
• Experience preferred: Two years in K-12 education, in a student-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the point person for the building’s student retention strategies and culture.
• Manage students building-wide, with identified retention outcomes.
• Facilitate and implement prescriptive holistic intervention plans.
• Coordinate with other staff to ensure students receive academic and social interventions.
• Monitor daily attendance.
• Manage attendance thresholds and create connections with students.
• Maintain accurate records and data tracking of students.
• Develop and implement a robust communication plan to facilitate outreach with students.
• Assess institutional data and make recommendations for retention planning and implementation.
• Create informal engagement opportunities to aid with student retention as mentor/advisor.
• Assist the Director with planning and implementation of retention strategies.
• Support academically at-risk students.
• Work with student support staff to promote student success.
• Handle confidential student information per FERPA regulations.
• Review student records for retention issues; follow up on progress.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

DASL/Progress Book

Attendance policy knowledge

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Cultural awareness

FERPA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years related professional work experience

Job description

Oakmont Education in Middletown, OH seeks a Retention Specialist to drive the building’s retention culture and support a diverse student population. You will monitor attendance, implement intervention plans, and coordinate with staff to deliver targeted academic and social supports.

The role requires collaborating with administrators and teachers to edge retention outcomes, data tracking, and confidential handling of student information in line with FERPA regulations.