Student Success & Retention Programs Specialist

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL is seeking a program coordinator to lead and assess services in the Student Success Center, advancing retention and completion for new and continuing students.

The role focuses on developing programs, using data dashboards, coordinating financial literacy and orientation efforts, and collaborating with counselors, faculty, and staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• Dedication to students and commitment to excellence in student support services.
• Knowledge of retention strategies and their student information requirements.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Full computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to navigate other software.
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead retention initiatives and assess need for new student services.
• Develop and assess programs and services to improve retention and success.
• Research, demonstrate and evaluate new technology to support Student Success Centers’ goals.
• Coordinate financial literacy programs to help students manage finances.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and communications for dual credit programs.

Job description

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL is seeking a program coordinator to lead and assess services in the Student Success Center, advancing retention and completion for new and continuing students.

The role focuses on developing programs, using data dashboards, coordinating financial literacy and orientation efforts, and collaborating with counselors, faculty, and staff to support student success.