Student Retention Program Manager - 522480
The University of Alabama

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success

Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:45 pm

Job Summary: The Student Retention Program Manager serves as an academic and campus success coach for third- and fourth-year UA students who are on the cusp of academic warning and/or have financial limitations that prohibit persistence through their degree program. Provides resources. Develops student success plans. Manages outreach and communication efforts. Builds partnerships across campus.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of academic advising, student success and/or retention experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of academic advising, student success and/or retention experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative manner.

Demonstrated commitment to expanding multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills as evidenced through demonstrating self-awareness; understanding and valuing others; demonstrating knowledge of social inequalities; interacting effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster