Student Retention Specialist (Program Coordinator)

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreInformation, Please Seehttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13465361rr**Student Retention Specialist (Program Coordinator)**rr**Category:** Administrative, Professional & Staff Positionsr**Department:** STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESr**Locations:** Macomb, ILrrRESPONSIBILITIES: This position has the primary responsibility ofproviding student follow up and intervention in regards to retentioninitiatives and assists in the administration of the University\'sstudent conduct process working directly with students on problemsolving, personal development, and campus and community expectations.Employees in this position work with students through conversation tieddirectly to retention efforts, student support, and the student conductsystem. This position also serves as a conduct and hearing officer, andissues sanctions, as appropriate. This position may require some eveningand weekend work.WORK LOCATION: Macomb CampusAPPOINTMENT: As soon as possibleMONTHLY WAGE: \$3,052-\$3,357 (Anticipated starting salary of \$3,052)Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety ofState of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through theIllinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefitsinclude: Health Insurance plans, (HMO\'s, OAP\'s, QCHP, and CDHP),Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death &Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), FlexSpending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental RetirementPlans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.Eligible employees are required to participate in the State UniversitiesRetirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator foremployees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off,Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts tothe local YMCA.For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our BenefitsHomepage[http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7137634&targetURL=http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/){target="_blank"}.For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at[HR-Benefits@wiu.edu](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7137634&targetURL=mailto:HR-Benefits@wiu.edu)or by calling 309-298-1971.Job Requirements Bachelor\'s degree in education, communication or related field A total of one (1) year of work experience in the area of education,student success and/or work experience in the area of specializationinherent to the positionNote: Master\'s degree in an area consistent with duties of the positionmay be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to beconsidered for employment, the degree must be conferred at the time ofapplication, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degreeprogram; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionallyaccredited degree-granting institution of higher education (orequivalent from an international accrediting body).*Additional Information[AboutWIU](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7137634&targetURL=http://wiu.edu/about){target="_blank"}Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstandingeducational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois andwell beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campusin Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center ofthe region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus inMoline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate QuadCities region.WIU-Macomb, IL: Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers acomprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including adoctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diversecommunity in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend ofagriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macombserves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrakproviding twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point inbetween). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad CitiesInternational Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater PeoriaRegional Airport (Peoria, IL).WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River inMoline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only publicfour-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region.Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offersselect undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is locatedjust 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within adiverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range ofcultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as wellas varied businesses and industries.