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Lead Student Success Specialist
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Position Number: 5908587
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Lead Student Success Specialist
Lubbock
39811BR
Student Engagement

Position Description
Supports ongoing academic success and persistence through graduation by leading specialized retention initiatives and programs. Utilizes early alert systems and institutional data to design large-scale intervention plans. Oversees a team of Student Success Specialists who are each embedded in a specific academic college. May work directly with a cohort of students to provide holistic student success support through developing academic development plans, providing resource referrals, and assisting with academic and career goal setting. The Lead Student Success Specialist position is currently restricted for use in Academic Innovation & Student Success.

Major/Essential Functions
Manages a team of Student Success Specialists (6-8), including conducting regular meetings and performance management. Works with Student Success Specialists team to hire, train, and develop staff. Builds strong College and campus partnerships through regular communication and collaborative efforts. Assists with program development, assessment, and growth. Implements specific initiatives such as completion campaigns and enrollment campaigns in conjunction with the Raider Success Hub. Presents to groups of students, parents, and faculty/staff members about critical issues in student success. May teach at least one assigned section of RRP 1100: Raider Ready for incoming students with the goal of helping them achieve academic and personal success. May provide direct support to a special population of students (i.e. former Tech students, students returning from suspension, etc.). Other administrative responsibilities intended to accomplish individual and departmental goals.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience developing or managing programs or projects. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
The diverse nature of this position requires a professional with knowledge of and/or experience with student development programs on a college campus. A master's degree in counseling, higher education, or other related field is strongly preferred.

Minimum Hire Rate
4000

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.