Engagement and Retention Specialist

BizHornet Center


Search 2092 - Posted June 27, 2025

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, persistence, and graduation while also promoting student success through advising students as they explore and identify business programs appropriate for their ability and educational and career goals.




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.
  • Advise students about degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies.
  • Maintain student records and monitor academic progress and performance of advisees.
  • Help with outreach and retention initiatives. Participate in Black and Gold and other recruiting events.
  • Complete administrative duties as required and assists with other student engagement and programming initiatives as assigned by the director the BizHornet Center.
  • RSO Advisor for FBLA-Collegiate, Entrepreneur Club, and Beta Gamma Sigma.


Personal Attributes

  • Strong work ethic 
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, including listening 
  • Able to work independently and with a team 
  • Strong critical thinking skills 
  • Able to manage multiple tasks at once 
  • Organized and detail-oriented 
  • Able to work collaboratively with a variety of diverse constituents including students, parents, faculty, and administrators 


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:  $48,084.00

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

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.