Assistant Director for Retention

Assistant Director for Retention# Career Opportunities## Assistant Director for Retention Apply:
Onsite:
La Crosse, WI:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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* Position Title:

** Assistant Director for Retention##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Student Affairs Assistant Director (C)##
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* Job Duties:

** The Assistant Director (AD) of Retention reports to the Director of Multicultural Student Services. The AD leads the development of holistic advising practices, academic/financial retention outreach and programs, and assessment of retention program initiatives which centers on student success, by utilizing one’s expertise on multiculturalism and social identities. In addition, the AD supervises two Retention Specialists that provide academic programs and services that support student success.

The AD is responsible for overseeing Partners in Residence Initiative, AERIE living/learning community, UW System Wisconsin Tuition Promise, and assist in an emerging learning community.
The review of applications starts on
** November 23, 2026**. Applications received on or before
** November 23rd
** are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at .##
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Job Responsibilities:

**** Academic and Financial Retention:
*** Work with academic college and/or departments when advising students with academic, financial and/or social challenges, and make referrals when necessary to assist student's persistence through graduation.
* Serve as a liaison with the UW-La Crosse Financial Aid office; meet regularly with Financial Aid staff members to stay updated on regulations and policies such Satisfaction Academic Progress and other financial opportunities.
* Coordinate academic and financial retention emerging practices and/or trainings for OMSS staff.
* Direct and assign OMSS staff on early alerts students and meet regularly with students who are in advisement load, academic probation, academically ineligible and/or are attempting to reenter the university.
* Ensure record keeping and use of EAB Navigate as a practice for tracking appointments, progress and campaigns.
* Develop and facilitate the high impact practice program and/or services that relate to the retention and graduation of students.
* Provide intrusive academic advising to various student populations such as participants in high-impact practice programs, on academic progress, suspension, warning, and probation.
* Create opportunities for student engagement to advance learning, leadership, and/or mentorship with retention base programming.
* Identify student needs and strategize solutions to enhance academic success and academic program progress of probation, transfer, and new/continuing students.
* Engage with the recruitment and retention of a diverse student population and provide leadership for the development of living and learning programs.
** Administration:
*** Assists in increasing the access, outreach, retention and success of  underrepresented students, first generation students, low-income students, and other intersecting identities.
* Foster relationships with appropriate campus departments to develop…