Student Engagement and Retention Specialist Position

Student Engagement and Retention Specialist Position

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• Posting Number: S15648P
• Working Title:
  
  Student Engagement and Retention Specialist Position
• Department:
  Franklin-Deans Academic Serv At UGA
• Posting Type:
  External Retirement Plan TRS
• Employment Details:
  • Employment Type:
    
    Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time
  • Work Schedule:
    
    M-F, 8am-5pm
  • Advertised Salary:
    Commensurate with experience
• Posting Date: 08/21/2026
• Open until filled:
  Yes
• Closing Date:
  Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2026
• Special Instructions to Applicants:
  Location of Vacancy Athens Area

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia’s learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

Title:

Student Services Pro II

FLSA Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Minimum Qualifications

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy

Classification

Title:

Student Services Pro II

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

The Student Engagement and Retention Specialist Position is a central role that helps facilitate and promote student engagement and career readiness opportunities for Franklin College undergraduate students. Situated within the Office of Student Pathways/Engagement and Success, the Student Engagement and Retention Specialist Position works together with the (Student Pathways/Engagement and Success Coordinator) and the Senior Director for the Office of Student Academic Services to create and maintain systems that support student engagement opportunities and initiatives focused on retaining students in the Franklin College s position would be a primary facilitator and contact for routing and tracking MOUs required for Franklin College internship experiences earning academic credit.

The person in this role will work closely with academic departments and Internship and Career Coordinators in the college to broaden internship site access and…