Engagement and Retention Specialist

BizHornet Center

Search 1566 - Posted November 9, 2023

Emporia State University’s School of Business is seeking applications for an Engagement and Retention Specialist in Emporia, KS. The position is full-time (year-round) and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, retirement with employer match, tuition assistance for employee and family, generous paid time off, and much more. 

 

The Engagement and Retention Specialist in the School of Business advocates for and coordinates college-wide efforts to promote student engagement, success, persistence, and graduation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates coordinated efforts with University faculty, staff, and students, as well as external constituents, in order to plan and execute successful events (recruitment, onboarding, retention, donor, etc.). This includes budgeting for each event.
• Coordinates programs that help participants gain valuable insights about how to be successful in college. Analyzes data and applies strategies in order to streamline these program services. Examples include the Mentor Program and Dean’s Leadership Class.
• Complete administrative duties as required and assists with other student engagement and programming initiatives as assigned by the director the Biz Hornet Center.
• Chairs scholarship committee and coordinates recruitment scholarships.
• RSO Advisor for FBLA-Collegiate and Beta Gamma Sigma.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with a preference in business from an AACSB-accredited university or a closely related field with a preferred minimum of two years documented work experience with college-aged students. Work in Higher Education is preferred. 
• Excellent written grammar skills 
• Excellent electronic and face-to-face communication 
• Proficiency with the use of technology such as databases, MS Office (especially excel), and Outlook e-mail/calendar 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in business (preferably from an AACSB-accredited university), higher education, counseling, or student personnel 
• Experience in higher education, and an understanding of higher education academic and administrative policies and procedures 
• Knowledge of OnBase, Banner, Degree Works, and Cognos or other University-supported enrollment

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is commensurate based on experience and/or degree. 
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional here.

A background check is required prior to hire.

Review of Application Materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

620-341-6033

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.