Retention Specialist Advisor (Culture of Care) at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas

Job Description:

Job Title:

Retention Specialist Advisor (Culture of Care)

Del Rio

Student Services RGC

03/04/2024

Yes

$36,568

Bachelor's Degree; or a combination of education and experience. Familiarity with higher education processes. An exceptional attention to detail. Ability to effectively utilize computer application programs and ability to learn new software; Experience in working with diverse populations /college students /faculty. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Well spoken and sensitive to the boundaries of the job description.


Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

One year academic guidance/academic advising experience.

Summary
Function: Advise prospective, new, and returning students.


The Retention Specialist/Advisor will assist academic departments with academic planning, advisement interpretation, and implementation of university policies and procedures in the areas of student retention. Provides information to and advises enrolled students regarding retention services and issues concerning academics offered by the University, including retention through graduation. The Retention Specialist Advisor will have a specific key Population specialty assigned to him/her and will be responsible for all coordinated knowledge of the features of said population. This position requires a highly focused attention to detail and is information sensitive.


Scope: Student services advising; working with the Culture of Care grant, and advising students to complete related goals and objectives proposed in Title V: Culture of Care grant application.



Duties
Essential: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Advises current students about concerns/issues that might affect completing academic degree requirements. Maintains students' files (Banner and associated tools). Facilitates updates and changes as necessary. Actively assists with retention outreach events and retention sessions/presentations. Refers students with academic discrepancies to proper officials for further action. Coordinates communications to students regarding retention related activities, community resources, and career readiness resources. Assists with returning students. Maintains monthly appointments with Director of Student Services.


Population administration. Works extended hours occasionally. Performs other related duties as
assigned.


Non-Essential: Unique to the department and other duties as assigned.

Working ConditionsUsual: Office Conditions; exempt from overtime provisions. The position is Security Sensitive.
Unusual: A willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.




Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.



An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.



Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at
https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.


A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing
stulife@sulross.edu

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.


The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor's degrees as well as master's degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work.


More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See
http://www.sulross.edu our website.