Student Development Specialist

This position provides full time 12 months (1.0 FTE, 12 months) retention-focused services for eligible low-income first generation students according to Student Support Services (SSS) grant stipulations such that they achieve persistence and graduation rates comparable to LMU students who are not SSS eligible.

The position oversees the tutor coordination for the Ignacio project. The position reports to the Director of the Student Support Services (SSS TRIO) Grant-Ignacio Program.

All grant / categorical funded positions are contingent upon continued funding.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Be responsible for 50 student cases.

Coordinates all aspects of the tutoring program, including tutor recruitment, training, and supervision and tutor program evaluation.

Offer proactive academic advising and monitoring, including personal academic and career advising and other retention focused services.

Supply federal student financial aid advising, assistance completing the FAFSA, finding private and public scholarships, financial literacy education, and financial planning for postsecondary education (CPP2).

Advise on graduate and professional school selection and enrollment assistance.

Supply a robust program of career engagement and preparation (CCP1).

Provide personal counseling and referrals to campus resources as needed.

Assist offering annual cultural events.

Collaborate with other units on campus and other student support services offices and programs, including McNair and Upward Bound.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS :

Typically a Master’s Degree in education, educational psychology, student personnel administration, or related field or equivalent experience.

Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation / policy changes.

• Minimum 2 years experience working with high school or college students, and / or working in an educational or human services setting with SSS eligible students.
• At least 1 year providing academic advising or other retention focused services to SSS eligible students at the post-secondary level.
• Minimum 2 years providing academic advising, financial aid advising, and career guidance and related services to SSS eligible students at the post-secondary level experience in progressively responsible positions.
• Minimum at least 2 years’ experience providing counseling services to students from low income, first generation backgrounds or students with disabilities at the post-secondary level
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of : counseling, academic and financial aid advising and career guidance
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
• Preferred : demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of relevant systems, such as Blumen.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Staff Term (Fixed Term)

Salary range

$66,560.00 - $87,776.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.

LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law.

We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)