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Lamar University
  • Position Number: 2133704
  • Location: Beaumont, TX
  • Position Type: Student Affairs and Services


Cardinal Coach, Student Retention Manager 499677

Position Type: Staff

Position Number: 20112060

Department: Undergraduate Advising Center

Job Summary/Basic Function:
PRIMARY DAILY RESPONSIBILITY: Identify students at risk of withdrawal from the university and provide connections to help them succeed in their fields of study and graduate from Lamar University.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Lamar University's Retention & Student Success Office (RSS) and the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) seek a Cardinal Coach-Student Retention Manager to assist with the college's undergraduate student retention efforts. This is a full-time professional staff position who reports to the Director of the Undergraduate Advising Center and collaborates extensively within RSS, Enrollment Management, and the College of A&S, as well as across campus with academic and student service departments, faculty, and staff.

FUNCTIONS:
  • Establish A&S student retention office and processes based on successful models and best practices
  • Identify students at risk of withdrawal from the University and students with progression barriers, using extant and finding new data, and connect them with academic and campus resources
  • Deliver student outreach based on data analysis, referrals, reports, and student needs
  • Coordinate with A&S Dean, Advisors, departments, faculty, and staff to gather and provide information and reports on student progress
  • Contribute to student success initiatives within the Undergraduate Advising Center, STAR Services, RSS, and other support departments
  • Lead efforts and facilitate communication of Cardinal Coaches in all Lamar University Colleges
  • Manage and analyze A&S student retention data using EAB Navigate system, Banner, and similar programs
  • Assess, evaluate, and grow programs
  • Participate in professional development and student success research


    Minimum Qualifications:
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
    Data management and analysis skills
    Knowledge of university educational system and student retention programming
    Computer skills, including proficiency in Navigate and Banner systems and Microsoft applications
    High level organizational and interpersonal skills
    Superior oral/written communication skills
    Demonstrated ability to participate in a highly collaborative work environment
    Demonstrated ability to create a supportive, inviting, and inclusive atmosphere
    Ability to represent Lamar University with high levels of professionalism and customer service

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university
    Two (2) years of data management experience
    Two (2) years of higher education experience


    Preferred Qualifications:
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    Masters degree
    Three to five (3-5) years of higher education experience
    At least one year of experience in academic support, advising or counseling in higher education


    Security Sensitive Statement:
    This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.


    Salary: $36,000

    Work Hours:

    Posting Date: 01/26/2021

    Close Date:

    Open Until Filled: Yes

    Special Instructions:


    To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

    Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.





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