Retention Specialist (ACAD ACHIEVEMENT CNSLR 3)

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81355

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Davis

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Full Time

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Job Summary

Under supervision of the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Advising within the Biology Academic Success Center (BASC), develop and implement various aspects of retention programming that reinforces, encourages, or promotes academic excellence and engagement for all CBS students. Plan, coordinate, and implement academic prevention and retention workshops. Provide academic advising to undergraduate students at risk of being, or currently not in good academic standing. Support the BASC Leadership with quantitative and qualitative analysis of student academic data in order to develop and implement programming for historically underrepresented student populations. Analyze and navigate complex personal and academic problems and refer students to appropriate campus community resources. BASC is a hybrid work space, work is conducted both remotely and in-person as determined by the Assistant Dean

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October 13, 2025 at 11 : 59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in biology, student advising or related science or advising field, or equivalent education and / or advising experience.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities in a university / college environment, while implementing holistic advising and programming aimed at vulnerable student populations (e.g. students in academically difficulty, underrepresented minority populations).
• Experience with general curricular elements and structures (e.g.,courses, unit prerequisites, majors, and minors).
• Experience working independently evaluating, planning, and coordinating large programs, while prioritizing and organizing a heavy workload to achieve timely progress on multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Experience identifying and determining appropriate level of advising or referral services for individual students, providing immediate crisis counseling, triage, and referrals to students in academic, financial, or personal difficulty.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing confidentiality of student records.
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact positively, cooperatively, and professionally with team members, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the general public all of varying ages, cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

BASC is responsible for the delivery of college-wide undergraduate academic advising services and instructional support for the college's undergraduate programs, extending to the 14 separate degrees and approximately 6,400 undergraduate students directly administered by the College of Biological Sciences.

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