Posting Summary: 

The Program Coordinator for retention initiatives will assist with implementing retention activities to increase the number of undergraduate students (particularly those from minoritized and historically underrepresented backgrounds) persist to degree. Retention activities include tracking student enrollment and potential clues signifying attrition, data entry, assisting with efforts to prevent attrition, and assisting with student data collection that bring retention-related student behaviors to light. The incumbent will demonstrate solid communication skills, partner effectively with stakeholders across campus, and have knowledge of collecting, compiling and interpreting data. 

Overview: 

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.  

Minimum Education & Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience plus two to three years of professional experience in higher education with a focus on student success or retention initiatives is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of Student Success Management systems preferred – ex. EAB Navigate or other. Ability to adapt work posture depending on project – both needing to be independent/autonomous as well as collaborative. 

Direct link to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/240821