Academic Retention Specialist

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
Base: $46,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Student engagement trends monitoring
Targeted initiative coordination
Collaboration with faculty and staff
** The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking an Academic Retention Specialist for the School of STEM to enhance student success through initiatives focused on retention, engagement, and recruitment. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and staff to create a supportive environment for STEM students, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. **

Job Summary

  • The Academic Retention Specialist plays a key role in advancing student success by coordinating student-centered initiatives that support retention, engagement, and recruitment across STEM programs.
  • The Specialist collaborates with faculty, staff, and campus partners to help deliver a unified message around STEM opportunities, career options, and pathways, while contributing to a welcoming environment for students.
  • Universities of Wisconsin also offers an extremely competitive benefits package for 2026 that includes health plans, vacation, personal holiday, sick leave, paid parental leave, and Wisconsin Retirement System pension.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking an Academic Retention Specialist for the School of STEM to enhance student success through initiatives focused on retention, engagement, and recruitment. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and staff to create a supportive environment for STEM students, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. **

Salary

Base: $46,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health plans, vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Student engagement trends monitoring
  • Targeted initiative coordination
  • Collaboration with faculty and staff
  • Student resource referral
  • Data-informed retention strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Building community
  • Coordinating programs
  • Fostering belonging
  • Welcoming environment creation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Professional experience in academic advising or student support
  • Experience maintaining electronic records
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative work experience
  • Confidentiality and sensitive information handling

Work Rights

Not specified

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