Student Success and Retention Specialist

Student Success and Retention Specialist

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references must be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Position Number 998013

Functional

Title:

Student Success and Retention Specialist

Position Type:
Staff

Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

Located in North Carolina’s third-largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The School of Nursing is Transforming the Future of Nursing with Inclusive Communities, Passionate People, Innovative Practices, and Extraordinary Outcomes. We value and strive for diversity, respect, open communication, and excellence among students, staff, and faculty. The school is CCNE accredited and is a NLN Center of Excellence in Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty. The School of Nursing has over 1,250 students enrolled in BSN , RN- BSN , MSN , DNP , PhD and certificate programs.

Please visit our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu .

The Student Success and Retention Specialist for the School of Nursing ( SON ) will support nursing students (specifically pre and post licensure students) by providing targeted academic coaching, mentoring, and retention strategies to promote their success. Collaborating closely with program leadership and the Office of Student Success, this individual will identify students at risk, develop individualized success plans, and connect students to academic and support resources.

The specialist will monitor student progress, facilitate/coordinate workshops on study skills, time management, and foster a supportive learning environment to enhance retention and program completion rates. This role is critical in ensuring pre- and post-licensure students are well-prepared to achieve their academic and professional goals. The Student Success and Retention Specialist also collaborates with the UNCG Division of Student Success.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, counseling, education, psychology, or related field.
• Previous experience in counseling, academic coaching, tutoring, or student support services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technology skills.

• Master’s degree in nursing, counseling, education, psychology or related field.
• At least one year of work experience with nursing or health-related student success activities.
• Knowledge of nursing curriculum and student academic success and retention strategies.

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
Name, Company Name, Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references must be a current or previous supervisor., Email Address, Contact Phone Number.

Commensurate with experience

Nursing - 12802

01/19/2026

01/30/2026

1.000

Time Limited (Grant is for 4 years)