Director of Student Persistence

Job Title
Director of Student Persistence


Requisition Number
RE48023


Working Title

Department Name
1B200: Student and Academic Support


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
47


Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

5 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting, light lifting and walking



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 pm; occasional nights and weekends, occasional travel.



Job Summary

The Director of Student Persistence position is essential in supporting new and ongoing initiatives within Student Excellence focused on reaching record retention and graduation rates at the institution. This position will serve as a key contact point with areas within Student Excellence (i.e., University Advising, CARES First-Generation, Student Support Services, Transformative Learning, Stuckert Career Center, LSAMP) tracking area progress towards retention goals set by IRADS, assessing current programming and KPIs, and working towards standardizing program tracking and reporting across all Student Excellence. This position will also coordinate Student Excellence Communities, lead targeted Navigator efforts, assist with Rebound efforts, and lead anti-melt efforts established by IRADS and the AVP for Student Excellence.

The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

strong communication and written skills, analytical skills, team work



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer a Masters degree with direct experience working in higher education and on retention initiatives



Deadline to Apply
11/18/2024


Our University Community

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