Student Services Specialist
NAFSA: Association of International Educators · Idaho Falls, ID · 3 wk ago
Full-time
More Results Previous jobInternational Student Advisor & Program... Special Education Specialist, Paulding...Next job Student Services Specialist Employer Eagle Gate College Location Idaho Falls, ID Closing date Oct 4, 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Specialty Student & Scholar Services Position Type Specialist Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University Apply on website You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Job Description The Student Persistence Specialist supports student retention by proactively identifying at-risk students, providing timely outreach, and collaborating with campus teams to remove barriers to success. Combining data insights with personal engagement, this role keeps students connected to their academic and career goals. Note: Schedule may include evenings and Saturdays as needed to support campus operations. Job Responsibilities Monitor attendance, academic performance, and engagement data to identify at-risk students. Provide timely, personalized outreach via phone, text, email, or in-person, offering coaching and resources to support success. Document interactions and ensure consistent follow-up through resolution or re-engagement. Support students returning from Leave of Absence and conduct SAP advising. Participate in orientations, appeals/grievance committees, and campus retention meetings. Identify and address root causes of disengagement and work collaboratively with relevant teams to resolve student barriers to success. Connect students to appropriate services (e.g., financial aid, tutoring, wellness) and follow through to ensure support is delivered. Follow through on all support actions to ensure students receive needed interventions and maintain forward momentum. Maintain visibility on campus and act as a first point of contact for students in need. Track, analyze and report outreach efforts, persistence trends, and outcomes; use data to refine support strategies over time. Support campus leadership in achieving retention and persistence goals. Ensure compliance with documentation, audit readiness, and accreditation standards. Act as a liaison between campus and Unitek leadership to align retention efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally with Deans, Program Directors, HR, Registrars, Financial Aid, Career Services, and Enrollment teams to enhance student experience and satisfaction. Other duties as assigned. Key Indicators of Success: Achieves KPIs and SLAs set by Academic Operations, meets or exceeds student satisfaction benchmarks, complies with FERPA and Unitek Learning policies. Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on website Send job Apply on website You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert Similar jobs International Student AdvisorAustin, Texas International Student and Scholar SpecialistLincoln, Nebraska International Outreach & Recruitment Specialist, NYU Abu DhabiHungary (HU) (Primary) - Europe