Student Success & Retention Specialist

Saint Peters University; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement 401(k)

Tuition Remission

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Legal plan

FSA

Job summary

Saint Peter’s University is seeking a Coordinator for Retention and Academic Success to support student achievement and persistence within the Academic Affairs division. You will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to develop proactive strategies that promote timely degree completion.

The role emphasizes advisory services, data analysis, and program coordination to improve student engagement and outcomes. On-campus position with occasional evening/weekend events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, data analytics, or business administration required.
• 1–3 years of related experience in academic advising, student support, or retention services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising using academic management systems to guide students toward successful degree completion.
• Design and implement individualized academic plans aligned with the students personal and career aspirations.
• Coordinate academic placement testing and ensure compliance with institutional and state standards.
• Monitor students’ academic progress and coordinate early intervention initiatives for students identified as at-risk, fostering persistence and success.
• Oversee office student worker supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret student performance and engagement data to identify trends, forecast challenges, and inform retention strategies.
• Develop and manage digital outreach, marketing, and recruitment campaigns to promote advising services and increase student engagement.
• Represent the department at orientation programs, recruitment events, and retention initiatives, including occasional evening and weekend commissions

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Colleague

EAB

MS Office

Job description

Saint Peter’s University is seeking a Coordinator for Retention and Academic Success to support student achievement and persistence within the Academic Affairs division. You will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to develop proactive strategies that promote timely degree completion.

The role emphasizes advisory services, data analysis, and program coordination to improve student engagement and outcomes. On-campus position with occasional evening/weekend events.