Student Success Specialist - 1361

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Pembroke is seeking a Student Success Specialist within the TRIO SSS Classic program. The role supports academic success, persistence, degree completion, and post‑graduate preparation for participants through intakes, progress monitoring, and individualized planning.

Responsibilities include data collection and reporting, workshop creation, collaboration with campus partners, and guiding students toward degree completion, graduate school, or employment with adherence to program regulations.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required. Preference given to degrees in areas related to Counseling, Education and Administration and to applicants with experience working with first generation college students, students with disabilities, and students with low income.
• Excellent organizational and human relation skills required.
• Knowledge of financial aid and graduate school application process.

Responsibilities

• The Student Success Specialist is responsible for supporting the academic success, persistence, degree completion, and post-graduation preparation of participants in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Classic program.
• The Student Success Specialist will conduct participant intakes to assess academic, educational, career, and other identified needs; monitor participants’ progress toward degree completion; and assist participants in developing individualized academic and success plans to achieve their educational and professional goals.
• The position will collect, analyze, and report data related to participants’ academic progress toward degree completion.
• The position will assist with record management and documentation of participant files and services.
• The Student Success Specialist will also create and facilitate workshops, activities, and events designed to enhance participants’ academic and educational experiences and prepare them for success beyond graduation.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Position Information

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Working Title

Working Title Student Success Specialist

Vacancy Type

Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements

Masters Degree required. Preference given to degrees in areas related to Counseling, Education and Administration and to applicants with experience working with first generation college students, students with disabilities, and students with low income. Excellent organizational and human relation skills required. Knowledge of financial aid and graduate school application process.

FTE

FTE 1

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with education and experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with education and experience

Position #

Position # 1361

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Months per year

Months per year 12

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? Yes

If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)

8/31/2030

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The purpose of TRIO Student Support Services Classic is to provide services to participants to help improve their academic performance, progress them to degree completion, and prepare them for graduate school, and/or a career. Services provided include: academic support, enhanced academic advising, academic, career, and graduate school counseling, financial literacy, and other services to increase the academic persistence, performance, and degree completion of the participants.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Student Success Specialist is responsible for supporting the academic success, persistence, degree completion, and post-graduation preparation of participants in the TRIO Student Support Services ( SSS ) Classic program.

The Student Success Specialist will conduct participant intakes to assess academic, educational, career, and other identified needs; monitor participants’ progress toward degree completion; and assist participants in developing individualized academic and success plans to achieve their educational and professional goals. The position will collect, analyze, and report data related to participants’ academic progress toward degree completion. The position will assist with record management and documentation of participant files and services.

The Student Success Specialist will also create and facilitate workshops, activities, and events designed to enhance participants’ academic and educational experiences and prepare them for success beyond graduation. Programming will include topics related to academic success, degree completion, graduate and professional school preparation, career exploration, career readiness, professional development, financial literacy, and transition from college to graduate school and/or the workforce.

The Student Success Specialist will provide individualized guidance to participants, including assistance with degree completion planning, exploration of graduate and professional school opportunities, career preparation, and development of post-graduation goals. The position will connect participants with appropriate campus resources and opportunities that support successful transitions to graduate education and/or employment.

The Student Success Specialist will collaborate with TRIO SSS staff, faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to enhance participants’ academic, educational, and professional development. The position will provide required and permissible services in accordance with federal program regulations and the objectives of the TRIO SSS Classic program.

Management Preference

At least two years of experience working with first generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities in a higher education setting.

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Required Documents

• C V/Resume
• Cover Letter

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