| Location | Elizabeth City, NC |
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Posting Summary
Position Number 6086-0000-0000-332E Classification Title Retention Specialist Working Title Retention Specialist Division Academic Affairs Department/Unit Office of Student Success Section Office of Student Success (section) Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Student Success and Retention is dedicated to planning, coordinating, and administering retention efforts and strategies aimed at significantly improving the academic and social experience of Elizabeth City State University's students. Vested in a holistic approach to student success, retention efforts are framed specifically to engage the student both in and out of the classroom. Whether academic, social, personal, or financial, the University is dedicated to helping students overcome obstacles that stand in the way of student matriculation.
Description of Work
The Student Retention Specialist will support student retention efforts by assisting with monitoring the overall student population's advancement toward degree completion. With enrollment and retention as high-level priorities, the incumbent will work in collaboration with faculty, various student support services professionals and students to enhance retention and graduation rates. Occasional work may be required beyond normal working hours.
Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position
Position requires strong interpersonal skills which would allow effective communication with administrators, faculty and students; ability to write reports; strong computer skills; and effective organizational skills and customer services skills. Possess an interest in working with a diverse population of students.
Minimum Training and Experience
Master's degree with a minimum of two years of experience (3-5 years preferred) working with student retention and student success strategies at a college or university setting; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range Position Category Staff Position Status Permanent Full Time FLSA Exempt
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EHRA00623P Job Open Date 10/07/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
EHRA OSHR Statement
This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.
AA/EEO Statement
Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7845
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Do you have a master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution?
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Do you a minimum of two years of experience working with student retention and student success strategies at a college or university setting?
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