Coordinator Of Student Retention and Community Partnerships

Job Details • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, regular position in the Student Affairs department, specifically within the Advising, Retention & Counseling Center, focuses on student retention and community partnerships. The role involves assessing students' basic needs, developing retention plans, and coordinating workshops and programs. A key aspect of this position is establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with various community organizations and agencies to support student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree of Social Work or equivalent from an accredited university or institution.
• Experience working with large client population strongly preferred.
• Experience with a commitment to working college students.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and adherence of FERPA and case management.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree of Social Work or equivalent preferred.
• Training in social work and/or counseling required.
• Experience with and commitment to working with various populations.
• Excellent time management, organizational and computer software skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong commitment to the shared mission of Delgado Community College.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify students' basic needs, including food insecurity, housing instability, transportation, childcare, financial hardship, and other barriers affecting academic success.
• Work closely with counselors and the Wellness Center.
• Create a sense of belonging environment.
• Track and submit monthly reports to direct supervisor.
• Meet individually with students to assess needs and develop individualized resource and retention plans.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate workshops, seminars, and educational programs.
• Assist students with benefit eligibility screenings for local, state, and federal assistance programs.
• Develop, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, healthcare providers, workforce organizations, and community service providers.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and assignments as required to support the Student Affairs division.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level