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    Retention Specialist - Chicago, United States - City Colleges of Chicago

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    RETENTION SPECILIST (GRANT FUNDED) – PART-TIME
    DAWSON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

    Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) is currently seeking a part-time Retention Specialist (Grant Funded) who is responsible for, but not limited to, providing information and assistance to program participants for the purpose of student retention, transfer, and recruitment. DTI is an academic job training center for Construction Technology careers established in 1968 and its mission is dedicated to providing students with intensive and comprehensive industry validated training in the construction trade and utility industries. DTI is committed to preparing students to compete in these industries by offering relevant competency-based instruction that leads to unionized apprenticeships and other relevant trade and utility worker opportunities.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Follows up with program participants by contacting them and making sure they are participating and taking advantage of college resources and community services within the program to ensure their success.
    • Follows up with former program participants to identify if they have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or in the process of completing one.
    • Provides information and assistance regarding transferring to four year colleges and assists with the outreach and recruitment of new programs.
    • Organizes, plans, and coordinates program activities for the purpose of retention, transfer, and recruitment.
    • Prepares internal and external communication regarding retention program services.
    • Completes reports for review by the assigned Administrator.
    • Implements systems for tracking of and follow-up of program participants and knowledge and use of computer/databases.
    • Works closely with faculty and staff in specified disciplines, College Advisors, and administrative staff to identify career program focus.
    • Attends meetings and conferences.
    • Adheres to the CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Developmental Education, Career Guidance, Higher Education, Student Personnel, Management, Marketing, or related field required. Should possess two to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
    • Demonstrated skills in operating and applying microcomputer software and word processing, spreadsheet, and database application.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work well as a team player.
    • Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations in an effort to improve the future goals of the District.
    • Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

    1600 Union represents this position.
    We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
    Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago

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