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- Retention Associate - University Studies
Position
Summary
The
general education program (University Studies: www.pdx.edu/unst
) at Portland State University seeks a Retention Associate.
The Retention Associate reports to the Director of University
Studies.
Responsibilities
Include
-
The
Associate will develop student resources to support students'
transition to PSU and to meet their institutional needs
while enrolled, for example developing student tip sheets
and a student success website.
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Conduct
research to evaluate PSU 's retention efforts, with a
focus on first- and second-year students in University
Studies courses. Topics might include retention including:
enrollment and yield projections for first-year programs;
predictive analysis of retention/withdrawal; reasons for
student withdrawal; student learning and success; and
other subjects of interest to University Studies.
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Work
with faculty to identify students at risk and connect
them with resources on campus.
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Coordinate
and support University Studies' partnerships with other
university units, including Undergraduate Advising, Academic
Affairs, Student Development, Residence Life, and academic
departments.
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Works
with relevant campus-wide committees to develop effective
strategies for the continuous cycle of assessment and
evaluation with regard to student success and retention.
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Conducts
or supports quantitative and qualitative studies on topics
related to first-year experience programs and
The
starting annual salary rate for this position will be $40,000
- $45,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience,
with an excellent benefits package including fully paid
healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package and
reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant
at any of the Oregon University System schools.
To
Apply
To
apply, please submit a letter of application, written sample
of research and resume with the names and contact information
of three professional references to:
Retention
Associate Hiring Committee
University
Studies
Portland
State University
PO
Box 751
Portland
, Oregon , 97207
Review
of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until finalists are identified.
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
