What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRIO Retention Specialist position at Southeastern Illinois College?
SIC is seeking a full-time, grant-funded TRIO/SSS Retention Specialist to join our team and support students in achieving their academic goals. This is a full-time, 12-month position within the TRIO/Student Support Services (TRIO/SSS) program.
The TRIO/SSS Retention Specialist plays an important role in helping students overcome barriers, stay engaged in their education, and successfully reach their academic goals. Working as part of the TRIO/SSS team, this position provides individualized and group support to students who may be at risk of dropping out or experiencing academic challenges.
The Retention Specialist builds meaningful relationships with students, assesses their academic and support needs, connects them with campus and community resources, and develops strategies that promote student persistence, retention, and completion. The position also collaborates closely with faculty, advisors, student services, and other campus partners to create a comprehensive network of support for students.
The ideal candidate will be a student-centered professional who is passionate about helping students succeed, enjoys working collaboratively, and can build trusting relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds.
Why Join TRIO/SSS?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. The TRIO/SSS Retention Specialist will have the opportunity to work directly with students, develop innovative approaches to student success, and collaborate with colleagues across the College to help students persist and achieve their educational goals.
If you are passionate about student success and enjoy helping students identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and reach their goals, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
- Minimum of 2 years advising or counseling experience preferred.
- Experience working with at-risk students and/or special populations of students.
- Experience in higher education, specifically with community colleges, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Benefits - We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days.
- Paid time off for Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Winter Break, as well as Fridays off in the summer.
- Health Insurance.
- Life insurance with optional benefits.
- Optional Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Pension through the State Universities Retirement System.
Salary : $40,000