Student Success & Retention Advisor

California State University, Chico

Carson (CA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 88,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

California State University Dominguez Hills is seeking a Retention Specialist to support campus and system-wide retention initiatives. The role involves advising students, developing programming around graduation progress, and collaborating with student success teams to analyze data and improve outcomes.

The incumbent will use early alert systems, engage with academic departments, and maintain a caseload to ensure efficient degree completion.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field required or substituted for relevant experience.
Three years of progressive student services experience; master’s may substitute one year.
Experience in equity-centered advising and culturally responsive approaches.

Responsibilities

Research and develop retention programming to support student success and belonging.
Monitor student data and faculty feedback to inform retention initiatives.
Support first-year students with early alert systems implementation.
Advise a caseload of students and track degree progress for timely completion.
Collaborate with college student success teams to analyze data and guide interventions.