Part-Time Student Success Retention Specialist

Overview

Job Title:

Part-Time Student Success Retention Specialist

Location:

Atl Metropolitan State College

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC)!

At Atlanta Metropolitan State College, we are committed to creating a vibrant, growth-oriented community where innovation thrives, collaboration is celebrated, and contributions are valued. As a proud member of the University System of Georgia (USG) and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), AMSC is a dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives.

AMSC embraces core values, Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Belonging, and Public Service, that guide our culture and work. We strive to create an atmosphere where individuals feel respected, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Here, gratitude and recognition are not just practices but embedded in everything we do.

Located on a picturesque campus in Southwest Atlanta, AMSC offers the perfect blend of accessibility and opportunity. Just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, our campus is an ideal destination for those ready to make a meaningful impact.

The Retention Specialist will serve as a key leader in advancing student success within the NISS and Title III initiatives. This role is responsible for designing and implementing targeted retention strategies for high-priority student populations, including First Year, First Full-time students and those in academic jeopardy. The Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting a smooth transition into the college, fostering engagement, and promoting persistence through graduation.

This position requires a high level of initiative, empathy and student engagement. The ideal candidate should be passionate about student development, skilled in outreach and communication and committed to student success.

• Leading retention campaigns and programming tailored to the needs of specialized cohorts.
• Providing individualized support and connecting students to academic, social and wellness resources.
• Collaborating with faculty, advisors, and student services to create a cohesive supportive network.
• Proactively identify at-risk students using data-informed approaches and direct outreach.
• Monitoring and oversee student progress and implementing early intervention strategies to promote course completion and academic recovery.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors Degree

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of work related experience

Part-time compensation $21,750/annual; approximately 19 hours/week

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line /policy manual/section8/C224/#p8.2._conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line /policy manual/section6/C2653.

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).

Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the AMSC to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the AMSC s Human Resources at .

Background Check:
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted.

The physical demands are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to…