Health Science Pathway Retention Specialist (Multiple Vacancies)

Broward College • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, this frontline, student engagement position serves the Health Foundation of South Florida grant at Broward College to provide direct service and support to current Health Science Pathway students using a case management approach. Under direction from the Dean of Allied Health or the Dean, Nursing Administrator, the Health Science Pathway Retention Specialist will provide information regarding the College’s programs and services, facilitate student engagement in academic and career planning activities, student success skills, college policies and procedures, and student activities that contribute to retention. This is a temporary position with the possibility for annual renewal based on sustainability of the program. This is a temporary position. The program is a 2-year program. The incumbent is subject to annual performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Eight years of relevant experience.
• Ability to assess situations, utilize problem solving techniques and make sound judgments.
• In-depth functional knowledge and expertise in area of specialization and general knowledge of related areas in the College
• Ability to perform complex administrative analysis with only general supervision
• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent coordination and communication skills used appropriately influence the decision-making of individuals and groups at all levels in the College
• Ability to plan and manage own work flow, priorities and results accomplishment
• Requires the ability to present and disseminate data to various levels
• Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e. Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations

Responsibilities

• Provides support services for students to promote retention and academic success.
• Responsible for reviewing academic progression for Allied Health or Nursing students, making classroom appearances in the applicable classes each term (connecting in person when possible and virtually if necessary) with students at the request of the student, faculty member, CTE advisor, Associate Dean, or Dean or when academic progression is not as expected.
• Connects students with available resources directly, taking student to the source of the needed resource whenever possible.
• Serves as a liaison between students and resources, such as those offered by Seahawk Outreach Services
• Collects, evaluates, and maintains student data and program data to assure that students are on track.
• Coordinates delivery of student success workshops, promoting workshops to students, liaison with faculty or other workshop providers.
• Facilitates student engagement in academic and career planning activities, student success skills, college policies and procedures, and student activities that contribute to retention.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees