Student Success & Retention Assistant Director

Whitworth University; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitworth University is seeking an Assistant Director of Advising and Retention for the School of Education to help graduate students navigate degree progress and licensure requirements. The role emphasizes individualized advising, data-informed retention strategies, and collaboration with campus partners.

Responsibilities include advising, program operations, event planning, and reporting, with a commitment to Whitworth’s Christian mission and student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Three years of professional experience in higher education, adult education, academic advising, student services, program coordination, or related field.
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith and to Whitworth University's mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic advising and monitor student progress through degree completion.
• Support licensure, endorsement, and certification requirements in collaboration with relevant offices.
• Coordinate program operations, events, communications, reporting, and continuous improvement with GSE leadership.
• Develop proactive student communications and retention strategies with department leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of advising interactions, degree plans, and anticipated graduations.
• Plan and support GSE events and program communications across multiple channels.
• Assist with annual reporting and data collection for program assessment.

Skills

Academic advising

Student services

Program coordination

Communication

Relationship building

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Whitworth University is seeking an Assistant Director of Advising and Retention for the School of Education to help graduate students navigate degree progress and licensure requirements. The role emphasizes individualized advising, data-informed retention strategies, and collaboration with campus partners.

Responsibilities include advising, program operations, event planning, and reporting, with a commitment to Whitworth’s Christian mission and student-centered approach.