Retention Assistant

Job Summary

The Retention Assistant provides comprehensive support services for The Caring Place, the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing's student support center, with a primary focus on promoting student success, retention, progression, and program completion. This position assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of retention initiatives designed to support undergraduate nursing students academically, personally, and professionally throughout their educational journey.

The Retention Assistant collaborates closely with the Retention Coordinator, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Studies, faculty, staff, and campus support services to identify barriers to student success and implement proactive intervention strategies. Responsibilities include student support, resource coordination, mentoring support, program tracking, data management, and the delivery of services that foster student engagement, academic achievement, and persistence.

In this capacity, the Retention Assistant serves as a resource and advocate for students, helping to support academic success and connecting with appropriate student support services while contributing to a welcoming, student-centered learning environment. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Nursing Affairs.

• Manage the daily operations, programs, and services of The Caring Place.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate student success and retention initiatives designed to promote academic achievement, progression, and graduation of undergraduate nursing students.

• Counsel, coach, and support students regarding academic performance, study strategies, and progression requirements.
• Facilitate learning activities and interventions that enhance student success in undergraduate nursing courses.

• Assess student needs and refer students to appropriate university and community resources that address academic, personal, financial, and wellness-related barriers to success.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to identify and provide learning resources and support services.

• Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives to attract, support, and retain qualified nursing students.
• Collaborate with faculty committees to support student success efforts, evaluate program outcomes, and identify factors that contribute to student achievement and persistence.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records regarding student utilization of The Caring Place services, academic interventions, retention rates, program completion rates, and attrition factors.
• Generate reports and analyze data to support continuous improvement of retention and student success initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience.

• Three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with student retention, persistence intervention, or student success initiatives.

• Application of knowledge of effective teaching-learning strategies, and instructional design and implementation.
• Proficiency in computer-based software applications including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Student advocacy abilities within the framework of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing and university policies.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Leadership skills related to coordination or retention activities.
• Effective interpersonal skills with students and colleagues.

This position primarily performs sedentary work involving prolonged sitting and frequent use of a computer and other office equipment.

Work if performed primarily in an office setting in a climate-controlled environment.

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