Student Success Specialist

Northeastern Junior College•Sterling, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern Junior College is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to serve as the Northeastern Junior College Student Success Specialist. The Student Success Specialist is an integral member of the NJC Student Success Team and is responsible for developing, implementing, and expanding programs and services that promote student retention, persistence, and academic success.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Proficiency working in one-on-one situations
Strong Organizational Skills
Experience with tracking outcomes and/or writing reports
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Experience working with high school and/or college students
Proficient use of computers and applications

Responsibilities

Coordinating New Student Orientation
Facilitating students' successful transition to college
Researching and implementing evidence-based strategies to address achievement gaps
Monitoring students in need of additional support and connecting them with appropriate campus and community resources to promote academic success and personal well-being
Providing academic advising and individualized support to students, with a particular focus on at-risk and underserved populations
Developing and distributing family outreach materials to strengthen student support and family engagement
Collaborating with the Student Success Team to plan and facilitate registration events and other student success initiatives that enhance enrollment, retention, and degree completion
Coordinating transfer events, assisting students with transfer planning, and providing individualized guidance in collaboration with four-year colleges and universities
Supporting the Testing Center by scheduling, proctoring, administering, and analyzing a variety of assessments